Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning
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Thanksgiving, a time for family,
Thanksgiving, a time for family, feasting, and gratitude. It's a day of celebration and joy for many across America. But beneath the surface lies a contrasting story, a tale of sorrow and remembrance.
For Native American communities, this holiday carries a deeper meaning, a National Day of Mourning.
While Thanksgiving marks the Pilgrim's arrival in Plymouth in 1621, for Native Americans, it symbolizes the colonization, displacement, and loss of their ancestral lands.
We must remember the struggles Native Americans continue to face including the forced assimilation and the broken treaties. Thanksgiving reminds us of these injustices.
National Day of Mourning, held on the same day as Thanksgiving, gives voice to those who have been silenced. It seeks to bring awareness to the ongoing issues faced by Native communities.
It's a day of reflection, where we honor the resilience and rich cultures of Native peoples, their traditions, and contributions to the fabric of our nation.
So, how can we celebrate Thanksgiving while being mindful of the National Day of Mourning? We can start by acknowledging the dark chapters of our history and learning from them.
Our celebration can be a time of education, compassion, and healing. We can support Native businesses, amplify their voices, and address the systemic issues they face.
Let us embrace this opportunity to foster understanding and cultivate meaningful relationships with Native communities.
As Thanksgiving approaches, let us come together, not just to feast, but to remember, to listen, and to acknowledge the contrasting story of Thanksgiving.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Myths & Truths of American Thanksgiving
04:01 How Thanksgiving Became A National Holiday
05:19 The Real Story of the Colonization of America & King Phillip's War
08:15 National Day of Mourning
09:51 Conclusion
Credits
First Thanksgiving, Painting by JLG Ferris, 1932 CE, Library of Congress, CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED
Sarah Josepha Hale, By painted by James Reid Lambdin (1807-1889) - Richard's Free Library, Newport, New Hampshire [1]item provenance: Sarah Josepha Hale Award [2]image:[3], Public Domain,
Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln, by Alexander Gardner - museums.fivecolleges.edu, Public Domain,
"Landing of the Pilgrims" by Charles Lucy (1814–1873 CE). White House copy of the painting. (From The White House Historical Association), CC 4.0 Deed
Massasoit, Great Sachem of the Wampanoag, Friend and Protector of the Pilgrims, 1621, By Sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944). - Self-photographed, Public Domain,
Metacomet, Image from page 72 of "The history of Springfield in Massachusetts, for the young; being also in some part the history of other towns and cities in the county of Hampden" (1921), CC0 1.0 DEED
Identifier: historyofspringf02barr
Photo: Wamsutta Frank James, AqWampanog, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
For more information on injustices to Native Americans and African Americans, watch my other podcast "America's Original Sins" here:
America's Original Sins
Watch my full podcast on American Cultural Icons featuring contributions of Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month:
Society & Culture
#renaissancespirit #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nationaldayofmourning #thanksgiving #plymouthrock #sarahjosephahale #wampanoag #patuxet #massasoit #metacomet #pilgrims #mayflower #culture
For Native American communities, this holiday carries a deeper meaning, a National Day of Mourning.
While Thanksgiving marks the Pilgrim's arrival in Plymouth in 1621, for Native Americans, it symbolizes the colonization, displacement, and loss of their ancestral lands.
We must remember the struggles Native Americans continue to face including the forced assimilation and the broken treaties. Thanksgiving reminds us of these injustices.
National Day of Mourning, held on the same day as Thanksgiving, gives voice to those who have been silenced. It seeks to bring awareness to the ongoing issues faced by Native communities.
It's a day of reflection, where we honor the resilience and rich cultures of Native peoples, their traditions, and contributions to the fabric of our nation.
So, how can we celebrate Thanksgiving while being mindful of the National Day of Mourning? We can start by acknowledging the dark chapters of our history and learning from them.
Our celebration can be a time of education, compassion, and healing. We can support Native businesses, amplify their voices, and address the systemic issues they face.
Let us embrace this opportunity to foster understanding and cultivate meaningful relationships with Native communities.
As Thanksgiving approaches, let us come together, not just to feast, but to remember, to listen, and to acknowledge the contrasting story of Thanksgiving.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Myths & Truths of American Thanksgiving
04:01 How Thanksgiving Became A National Holiday
05:19 The Real Story of the Colonization of America & King Phillip's War
08:15 National Day of Mourning
09:51 Conclusion
Credits
First Thanksgiving, Painting by JLG Ferris, 1932 CE, Library of Congress, CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED
Sarah Josepha Hale, By painted by James Reid Lambdin (1807-1889) - Richard's Free Library, Newport, New Hampshire [1]item provenance: Sarah Josepha Hale Award [2]image:[3], Public Domain,
Photograph of President Abraham Lincoln, by Alexander Gardner - museums.fivecolleges.edu, Public Domain,
"Landing of the Pilgrims" by Charles Lucy (1814–1873 CE). White House copy of the painting. (From The White House Historical Association), CC 4.0 Deed
Massasoit, Great Sachem of the Wampanoag, Friend and Protector of the Pilgrims, 1621, By Sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944). - Self-photographed, Public Domain,
Metacomet, Image from page 72 of "The history of Springfield in Massachusetts, for the young; being also in some part the history of other towns and cities in the county of Hampden" (1921), CC0 1.0 DEED
Identifier: historyofspringf02barr
Photo: Wamsutta Frank James, AqWampanog, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
For more information on injustices to Native Americans and African Americans, watch my other podcast "America's Original Sins" here:
America's Original Sins
Watch my full podcast on American Cultural Icons featuring contributions of Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month:
Society & Culture
#renaissancespirit #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nationaldayofmourning #thanksgiving #plymouthrock #sarahjosephahale #wampanoag #patuxet #massasoit #metacomet #pilgrims #mayflower #culture
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