Autumn in North America is a time when Canada and the USA celebrate Thanksgiving. It's complicated.

On the one hand, it's important to celebrate the harvest, but on the other hand, there's a dark and cruel history to confront.

In today's episode, you'll hear about:

• The history of Thanksgiving and how it's a little different between Canada and the US,
• Why it's necessary to revisit this history in light of the lived experiences of the First Nations, and
• The benefits of gratitude and giving thanks.

There are only a handful of countries in the world that officially celebrate a "Thanksgiving". I wonder why others don't.

Join me to learn a little more about this fall celebration and why it requires some reflection.

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Thanks for listening!

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Stay tuned for E31 coming on October 31st.

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As always, special thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.