In the land of the Algonquian,
A confederacy did rise,
They negotiated and they planned,
To build settlements and thrive.

They had a symbol for their people,
A proud and mighty bear,
And with a charter from their leaders,
They worked hard without a care.

Investors came to join them,
To help their labor grow,
And though they sometimes contradicted,
They all found a way to show,

That together they were stronger,
And their colony would stand,
Through the challenges they faced,
In this new and wondrous land.

So let us remember their story,
Of friendship, growth, and pride,
And the legacy they left us,
In the country where we reside.

Reflections

1. What is a confederacy, and how did the Algonquian people use this idea to their advantage?
2. How did the Algonquian people negotiate with others to help build their settlement and grow their labor force?
3. What role did symbols play in the story, and why do you think they are important for groups of people?
4. What were some of the challenges the Algonquian people faced, and how did they overcome them?
5. What can we learn from the story of the Algonquian Confederacy about working together and building strong communities?