CLEAN : US: pilgrim descendants celebrate 400th Thanksgiving, a day of mourning for Native Americans

The video explores the history and myths surrounding Thanksgiving, focusing on the First Harvest Festival in 1621 and the subsequent impact on Native Americans, particularly the Wampanoag. It highlights the National Day of Mourning, which commemorates the indigenous people affected by settler colonialism. The video challenges the traditional Thanksgiving narrative, emphasizing the need to recognize the cultural and historical costs borne by indigenous communities. It also critiques the inaccuracies in visual depictions of the event and calls for a more accurate understanding of history through an indigenous lens.

What significant event is marked by the First Harvest Festival in 1621?

• The arrival of the Mayflower

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The discovery of America

• The alliance between Pilgrims and Wampanoag

What was one of the first actions taken by the Pilgrims upon arrival?

• Building a settlement

• Robbing Wampanoag graves

• Signing a treaty with the French

• Establishing trade routes

How does the Thanksgiving myth affect the perception of indigenous history?

• It highlights indigenous contributions

• It erases and celebrates indigenous genocide

• It promotes cultural exchange

• It focuses on modern-day celebrations

What is a common misconception about the first Thanksgiving event?

• It was a one-day event

• It was a peaceful gathering

• It included twice as many Native Americans as English

• It was accurately depicted in 19th-century art

Why is it important to acknowledge the true history of Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate the Pilgrims' achievements

• To recognize the cultural cost to indigenous people

• To encourage modern-day festivities

• To promote tourism

How do indigenous communities differ in their historical narratives?

• They ignore past events

• They use only written documents

• They rely on oral traditions

• They focus on European perspectives

What does the celebration of Thanksgiving reflect according to the Wampanoag perspective?

• A harmonious past

• A forgotten tradition

• A tremendous cultural cost

• A time of prosperity