When Giving Thanks is Complicated | English Listening Practice

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 English Listening 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! 

To learn more about the history of Canada's indigenous people, please explore the free online course offered by the University of Alberta. Click on this link to learn more.

 

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