As ever, the original inhabitants of Turtle Island are entirely overlooked. Mysteriously, the only time indigenous people are guaranteed a mainstream Amerikkan mention is on Thanksgiving. Again, to contextualize, this would be be kinda like someone busting into your house and robbing you blind, then sending you postcards once a year to remind you how much they are enjoying all of your stuff, and getting annoyed with you if you don't respond with appreciation for their thoughtfulness. Inga Muscio
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On Thanksgiving, it's tradition to talk about the 'Indians' or 'Native Americans'. In fact, the day is also known as Native American Day. However, despite being a holiday for them, who are America's original inhabitants, they are completely overlooked by mainstream America. The only time they are guaranteed a mainstream Amerikkan mention is on Thanksgiving.

Why? It's because they have been historically mistreated and ignored by the rest of the country. It's a holiday that was created for them, but it only works if all of the people in the country truly embrace it and treat it as more than an event for Native Americans.

Source: Autobiography Of A Blueeyed Devil: My Life And Times In A Racist, Imperialist Society

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