Native nations have always lived closely to nature and they recognize the daily gifts of food through ceremonies, songs, prayers and dances. The six nations of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois of New York state and Southeatern Canada read the Thanksgiving Address daily. It is sometimes called the words "that come before all else." The full copy is here.

Here is an excerpt: "with one mind, we turn to honor and thank all the Food Plants we harvest from the gardens. Since the beginning of time, the grains, vegetables, beans and berries have helped people survive. Many living thing draw strength from them too. We gather all the Plant Foods Together as one and send them a greeting of thanks." Haudensaunee Thanksgiving Address