Universities and colleges Across the country, Thanksgiving is being celebrated with alternative events protesting the national holiday. According to a report from the college’s news website.
Diversity offices at many colleges are hosting events this month for Thanksgiving. “Decolonization” and acknowledgment of the “National Day of Mourning” that falls on Thanksgiving. This work was first recognized by United American Indians of New EnglandCelebrate Thanksgiving as “A reminder of the genocide of millions of indigenous people. Theft of indigenous people’s land and the destruction of indigenous cultures.”
student at the University of Washington in St. Petersburg, Louis, Missouri; University of Buffalo, New York and University of Maine are encouraged to participate in activities “Decolonization on Thanksgiving” College Fix first reported.–
University of Washington’s Office for International Student Engagement and Cross-Cultural Connectivity Invite students to learn about “Impacts of Colonization on Native American Communities” at the “Decolonizing Thanksgiving” event on November 22.
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various colleges Nationwide encourages students to learn about “Decolonizing” Thanksgiving (Istock)
“This event promotes reflection and conversation about how we can adapt traditions to be more inclusive and considerate of historical context. and will include presentations from a variety of cultural perspectives. and examples of traditional Thanksgiving foods from different cultures.” The university said–
The University at Buffalo’s Center for Multiculturalism and Diversity also hosted a panel discussion on “Decolonizing Thanksgiving” on November 21, according to the report. School calendar–
Students were set to discuss: “The right to celebrate Thanksgiving and America’s history of settler colonialism” asked “What can we do to honor this day of mourning for Native communities?” according to the event description.
“We can redefine the meaning of Thanksgiving. To remember and respect the history of indigenous peoples,” the message said.
Colleges across the country expressed their gratitude with messages. ‘Day of Mourning’
Students are invited to join in the celebration. “National Day of Mourning” or “harassment” at colleges across the country (Istock)
The University of Maine’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion also hosts the event. “Thanksgiving Day Decolonization Awareness Hour” on November 18, according to the report. university calendar–
Pasadena City College is reported to be holding “the largest national day of mourning ever on Monday, November 25,” according to local news report Pasadena Now. The event was shared on University website During Native American Heritage Month
“The event, organized by Pasadena City College’s Indigenous People’s Advocacy Collective, will feature educational presentations. cultural elements and trauma healing workshops focused on historical accuracy. and awareness of past wounds At the same time, it promotes understanding.” Pasadena now Reported
“This is definitely a traumatic day and a day of historical importance for Native people and indigenous people,” organizer Jordine Orozco told a local outlet. “While some people celebrate Thanksgiving, But the 28th Thanksgiving Day, a national day of mourning, is a day of remembrance and a day to remember those who have died and to acknowledge that history is being rewritten. To erase the trauma that this community has faced.”
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“National Day of Mourning” is an annual protest of Thanksgiving recognized by Native people. (Istock)
University watchdog campus reform It also reports how some universities are organizing identity-based Thanksgiving activities this month.
Yale University’s LGBTQ Center Invites Students to Celebrate “Transgender Joy, Resilience, and Community” at the “Transgender” Dinner on November 18, according to a social media Post.
Auckland University In Michigan, students are invited to participate. “Transgender-Informed and Conscious Family Holiday-Style Fall Meal” at the Center for Sex and Gender on November 26
University of Washington, University at Buffalo, University of Maine, Pasadena City College, Yale University and Auckland University Fox News Digital’s request for comment was not immediately returned.
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