Giving Thanks

A Native American Good Morning Message

De: Chief Jake Swamp, Erwin Printup Jr.

Narrado por: Chief Jake Swamp

A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.

For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift. The whole universe - from the highest stars to the tiniest blade of grass - is addressed as one great family.

©1995 Lee & Low (P)1997 Weston Woods

start each day with gratitude

this practice is short, sweet and simple. giving a quick approach to honoring all nation

thank you Gracias kop pun kap 谢谢你 Ďakujem

Thank you Chief Jake Swamp and Mohawk people. Thank you for all my relations. whakawhetai koe

worth listening to every morning

Beautiful way to give thanks for being alive. Short enough to listen to daily. Read aloud in English and kaniakehaka (Mohawk). Soothing sounds of Native American flute plays in the background.

A Lovely Ceremony of Thanks

This is a beautiful rendition, with nature sounds and music, of the traditional thanks prayer of the Six Nations. The book lists these Nations of Native Americans and features narration by Chief Jake Swamp. This thanks prayer is a lovely way to start the day- narrated in a musical Mohawk language at the end.

reading rainbow fans will love it

this book appeared on the series reading rainbow. it's a fantastic read by the author. it's great for kids to listen to. my daughter seemed to love it.