原著民在沒有外來占領者之前各個部落之間應該也有矛盾和爭鬥，但他們是很淳樸的。想想北美感恩節的曆史（見下）：

美國感恩節曆史：

“During the autumn of 1621, at least 90 Wampanoag joined 52 English people at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, to mark a successful harvest. It is remembered today as the “First Thanksgiving,” although no one back then used that term. 

https://visit.archives.gov/whats-on/explore-exhibits/thanksgiving-historical-perspectives#

 

加拿大：

Canadian Thanksgiving is rooted in Canada's Indigenous values. First Nations across Turtle Island have traditions for giving thanks for surviving the winter and receiving crops as a reward for their hard work. The traditions also included feasting, prayer, dance, potluck, and other ceremonies. 

https://www.kings.uwo.ca/about-kings/edid/news-and-events/edid-news-room/canadian-thanksgiving-history/#