As PCTC strives to learn and grow in solidarity with the Indigenous community, we invite you to reconsider the thanksgiving story.  

• How does the story you were taught in childhood compare with the historical version?  
• How will you expand your awareness, knowledge, and compassion for the complexity of this national holiday?  
• What might you do differently this year to apply your solidarity in action?

Here are some ideas of things you could read, watch, or do…

To read and/or watch: 

Native Blog and video: https://blog.nativehope.org/what-does-thanksgiving-mean-to-native-americans

Book: 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O’Neill Grace

To do: 

Fast on thanksgiving; Initiate a discussion about the accurate history of the holiday with your family and friends; Read or watch something from a Native perspective on the holiday’s origin and continued impact; Make a plan to attend and learn from Native events that are open to the public.

How will you use this holiday and day of mourning to expand genuine understanding and solidarity with our Native neighbors?