• "President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Representatives of American Ind

    From Sam McClung@21:1/5 to All on Wed Nov 22 12:33:29 2023
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ-XA8P9TDA

    "For Native peoples, Thanksgiving isn't a celebration. It's a National Day of Mourning"
    https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/11/25/native-americans-thanksgiving-mourning

    "National Day of Mourning and Unthanksgiving Day to be observed during Native American Heritage Month"
    https://pridepublishinggroup.com/2023/11/17/national-day-of-mourning-and-unthanksgiving-day-to-be-observed-during-native-american-heritage-month/

    "Since 1970, Native Americans have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native Americans do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. To
    them, Thanksfiving is a reminder of the genocide of millions of their people, the theft of their lands, and the relentless assault on their culture."
    https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-day-of-mourning-fourth-thursday-in-november

    "National Day of Mourning (United States protest)
    ...
    The National Day of Mourning is an annual demonstration, held on the fourth Thursday in November, that aims to educate the public about Native Americans in the United States, notably the Wampanoag and other tribes of the Eastern United States; dispel
    myths surrounding the Thanksgiving story in the United States; and raise awareness toward historical and ongoing struggles facing Native American tribes. The first National Day of Mourning demonstration was held in 1970 after Frank "Wamsutta" James's
    speaking invitation was rescinded from a Massachusetts Thanksgiving Day celebration commemorating the 350th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower. James instead delivered his speech on Cole's Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts next to a statue of
    Ousamequin, where he described Native American perspectives on the Thanksgiving celebrations."
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Mourning_(United_States_protest)

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