How can we give thanks while honoring the historic significance of Thanksgiving?
On Thursday, families across the country will gather to give thanks, but many Native Americans will commemorate a National Day of Mourning. The United American Indians of New England say “it is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression Native Americans continue to experience.” What can we learn from Native Americans about gratitude and the legacy of Thanksgiving?
Guests:
Hartman Deetz, member of the Wampanoag Tribe
Rulan Tangen, artistic director of choreographer of Dancing Earth
Kenny Ramos, performing artist with Dancing Earth
Web Resources:
Dancing Earth: 500 Years of Resistance at the Brava Theater, December 1
Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Thanksgiving 2017
Indian Country: The Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story
Salon: Thanksgiving, a day of mourning for Native Americans
United American Indians of New England: National Day of Mourning
