Reclaiming Thanksgiving: Indigenous Voices and the National Day of Mourning
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Truthout
The article discusses the myths surrounding Thanksgiving, highlighting how they serve to erase the violent history of colonization and silence Indigenous voices. It emphasizes the importance of challenging these narratives and recognizing the true history of the United States. Events like the Day of Mourning and Unthanksgiving Day are examples of Indigenous communities reclaiming their history and advocating for justice. The article also draws parallels between the experiences of Indigenous peoples in the U.S. and Palestinians in Gaza, both facing land dispossession and oppression under settler-colonial systems.