The cultural event honoring the harvest across various Native American communities is known as the Harvest Festival. This celebration often involves rituals, communal feasts, and traditional ceremonies to give thanks for the bounty provided by the land. Variations exist among tribes, but common elements include storytelling, drumming, and dancing. The festival reinforces the connection between nature and culture, reminding communities of their responsibilities toward the environment while honoring their ancestors who relied on these harvests for sustenance and survival.