solved Imagine:) you are the parent of a 7 year old

Imagine:) you are the parent of a 7 year old child who is playing with their neighbor.  They have just finished watching the Disney movie, Pocahontas. They decide to play out the movie and argue who will get to be John Smith and who will play the part of the Indians.  (Neither one want to be ‘the Indian Girl that talks to the animals’:)). They both want to be John Smith as they say he is the ‘Good Guy’ and the Indians are ‘Savages’.  They start singing the song “Savages” to prove their shared viewpoint. 
The Song
Pocahontas – Savages I (HQ) (Links to an external site.)
You recognize the seeds of weeds of prejudice being planted in your child’s mind about Native Americans and decide to take an active stance to dispel myths before they have a chance to take root.  You discuss with them the true story of exploitation of the Native American in United States history, the rich and valuable contributions of the Native Americans, and the beauty of their culture. 
You are careful frame your discussion from the vantage point of erasing the stereotype of the Native American being ‘the other’, a savage to fear, and a race to marginalize.  You show your child books about the positive contributions of Native Americans to our shared experience of being human.  Specifically, your goal is to share Native American values: respect for nature, conservation of resources, reverence for ancient tribal cultural traditions, and, reverence for the wisdom of the Elders and their wise counsel.
The Inspiration:
1.  Listen to the words of author Brenda Child  for inspiration  for preparation for delivering your wise counsel to your child!

Strong Women/Strong Nations 2: Brenda Child (Links to an external site.)

Book 1 ~
Bowwow Powwow (Child,2018) English Version
2.  Now Read Brenda Child’s Award Winning Book Bowwow Powwow to your child.  Frontload your book reading with the idea that this book is an authentic first person narrative from a First Person’s real life experience.  Make sure that you discuss the importance of authentic language to your child before you begin.  The book has both Ojibwe and English in text format on the pages of the book:) 
MNHS Storytime: “Bowwow Powwow” by Brenda Child (English Version) (Links to an external site.)
Book  ~ 2 
Bowwow Powwow (Child,2018) Objibwe Version
3.  Now share with your child the Ojibwe version of the same book.   Discuss with them the historical fact that Indian Children were forced by the American government to LOSE their language and speak English only.  Many children were removed from their ancestral land and put into boarding schools to ‘Whitewash’ their culture away.  Ask them if they feel and think that this is a fair demand.  Ask your child how would they feel if they were forced into a boarding school and punished for speaking their language.
MNHS Storytime: “Bowwow Powwow” by Brenda Child (Ojibwe Version) (Links to an external site.)
Book  ~ 3
The Salmon Boy (Joe, 2001)
4.  The next book that you will read to your child is The Salmon Boy.  You will take your time with each of the pages, as, this book has English subtitles.  Each page is spoken in the authentic language of the Native American Tribe that wrote the story: Tlingit.

Shanyaak’utlaax?: Salmon Boy Told in Tlingit (with English Subtitles) (Links to an external site.)

After reading this story, you discuss the lesson that the Boy learned from the Animal People.  You ask your child if they think that animals have a form of intelligence that humans can derive insights and wisdom.  You discuss how Native Americans protect and steward animals as integral and equal part of their tribal community.  
Book  ~ 4 
Jingle Dancer (Leitich Smith, 2000)
5.  The next book that you read to your child is Jingle Dancer.  You discuss the importance not to generalize that all Native Americans participate in the same celebrations.  You remind them that  each Tribe has its’ own unique cultural traditions, artifacts, foods, and language.  You remind your child of the importance of not assuming that all Native American tribes are the same as it erases the truth about a person’s true culture.  

Jingle Dancer (Reading Street) (Links to an external site.)

 Book  ~ 5
Trail of Tears (Bruchac, 1999) 
6.  Wanting to garner compassion for Native American’s displacement of culture, land, language, and religion, you read to your child a book about the Trail of Tears recalled by the Joseph Bruchac, Native American Abernaki storyteller.  You ask them how they would feel if someone with a rifle knocked on their door and forced them to leave at once to lands unknown.   
Book  ~ 6
We are Grateful (Sorrel, 2018) 
7.  You finish your Book Readings with your child with the beautiful award winning book We are Grateful. 
You discuss with your child the significance of the Number 4 to many Native Americans and ask them to reflect upon the cycle of the seasons, and practice of traditions.  You ask your child how important are the seasons for human health and food abundance.  You ask your child how nature needs the four seasons to provide cyclic harvests of food.  You ask your child if they are grateful for the yearly celebrations that are tied to the seasons.  
The number four is sacred to many Native Americans. There are four sacred mountains, four directions, four colors, four worlds, four sacred plants, and four times of day. … Time and space are defined by the four cardinal light phenomena: Dawn (white, east); Midday (blue, south); Evening Twilight (yellow, west), and Night (black, north) ( “The Number Four” 2010).  Retrieved from:https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/the-number-four-native-american (Links to an external site.)

Books with Bein | We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga | August 6 (Links to an external site.)

You finish reading the last page of the last book and your child gives you a very happy hug and kiss with the words “Thank you!!! I loved the stories so much and want to learn more about Indians!”  The doorbell rings, their friend is outside and excited to resume playing the make believe story of Pocahontas again.  You smile with pride as you overhear your child yell out “I’ll be right there!  And THIS time I get to play the part of the Indian!!!  They’re the coolest ever!”
The Threaded Discussion Prompt ~
List each of the 6 (six) books shown above in order of importance for showcasing the values of the Native Americans.  (This is truly a subjective task and no answer is wrong!)
List each Book Title separately with Correct APA and follow with a brief discussion about how each book showcases the values of First People.  Choose from one of the following four (4) themes listed below here for your thematic discussion.  You are welcome to  include a theme not listed here that you think is more relevant for the book!  Remember, a theme is a central message that the story conveys.   Good stories have several layers of messaging!  Be creative if you wish:) I invite you to add your own theme please!
1. Respect for nature
2.  Conservation of resources
3.  Reverence for ancient tribal cultural traditions
4.  Reverence for the wisdom of the Elders and their wise counsel. 

Write a Discussion in 200 Words or more:)
Make sure to include in your discussion (2) TWO Practice APA Quotes from the EDUC 121 Reader Article Listed Below.
Two (2) APA Practice Quotes Total 
Respond to a Classmate’s Discussion Post in 50 Words or more:)
EDUC 121 Required Reading:
“Imaginary Indians: Representation of Native American Scholastic Reading Club” (Chaudri & Schau, 2016)