Linda Coombs

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.