All My Relations Podcast ThanksTaking or ThanksGiving?
Nov 20, 2020
Paula Peters and Linda Coombs, Wampanoag scholars, discuss the real story of Thanksgiving from an Indigenous perspective. They explore the contrast between stereotypical American celebrations and Indigenous practices of gratitude. The episode delves into the fight for federal recognition and cultural revitalization for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to move beyond land acknowledgments and take concrete action towards supporting Indigenous communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Thanksgiving Traditions and Indigenous Practices
02:19 • 8min
Gratitude from an Indigenous Perspective
10:24 • 27min
The Fight for Federal Recognition and Cultural Revitalization
37:02 • 8min
Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgments: Towards Land Back and Taking Action
45:16 • 3min
Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities
48:30 • 6min