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Letter Not Yet Written by Descendants of European Colonizers to the First Peoples of the Americas. There are so many issues and challenges in the world today that it can be difficult to pick where to focus. We humans have been cruel to each other in so many ways. As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, here are some thoughts. There are so many issues that could be addressed in the conquest and colonization of the Americas by Europeans. But, sometimes, we can start by addressing things one at a time and in the simplest way. No guilt is required; no one involved in what happened is alive today, but it is important to recognize the plain truth. Writing this reminded me of a book titled "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Come on, humans, we can do better. Dear First Nations of the Americas: Our ancestors were wrong. They did not discover the Americas. You were here when they arrived. You had great civilizations and societies for thousands of years before they arrived. You are human, just like us, not savages. We apologize for them saying they discovered a place where there were already other humans. We will stop saying Europeans discovered the Americas. Signed: Descendants of European Colonizers of the Americas #absentfathers #fatherlessness #daddyissues #fortheloveofmyfather #forgiveness #healyourheart #overcomingchallenges #spirituallens #spiritualevolution #womenhealing #bestsellingauthor #womenhealingwomen #selfworth #fatherwound #selfhealers #selfhealer #fatherless #dads #fatherdaughter #familytime #monthlyreads #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth #indigenouspeoplesday #firstnations #nativeamericans #columbus #powwow #cnn #usatoday #watchcut #whitehouse @powwow @watchcut @cnn @thewhitehouse @usatoday

Thanksgiving may be over but it doesn't mean we have to forget the history and resilience of Indigenous peoples in the USA. For thousands of years, indigenous people cultivated rich cultures and societies, despite facing immense challenges and injustices. European colonization brought significant disruptions, such as forced relocations like the Trail of Tears and broken treaties, leading to loss of life and land. Yet, Indigenous peoples have always shown remarkable resilience. The late 20th century saw significant legal victories, such as the recognition of tribal sovereignty and land rights. In the present day, there is more recognition towards restoring indigenous cultures, which includes the revival of traditional languages, arts, and ceremonies. As we reflect on our shared history, we can still take the opportunity to honor the legacies of Indigenous peoples and support their ongoing efforts for justice, recognition, and cultural preservation. #mindfulnesswithsasha #mindfulness #mindfulinsights #mindful #gratitude #Thanksgiving #holiday #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #IndigenousPeoples #CulturalResilience #HistoryMatters #HonoringIndigenousLives #JusticeForIndigenousCommunities https://wix.to/bSLbOru

The traditional narrative of Thanksgiving in the United States paints a picture of unity and gratitude between Pilgrims and Native Americans. This story, often perpetuated in schools and public discourse, emphasizes the survival of early settlers with the help of Indigenous peoples, particularly the Wampanoag. However, this sanitized version obscures a much darker reality. For Native Americans, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of centuries of colonial violence, displacement, and genocide that decimated their populations and cultures. The implications of this history extend beyond Native communities, deeply resonating with Latinx cultures, particularly those with Indigenous roots. https://lnkd.in/esrCPwVh

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States. According to the New York Times, Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and has become increasingly popular as a replacement for Columbus Day, which was meant to celebrate the explorer who sailed with a crew from Spain and began the colonization of the Americas in 1492. ⁠ ⁠ Native American people have been consistently oppressed, exploited, and excluded since Columbus' arrival. In the time since colonization began, Native people have been subjected to biological warfare, forced sterilization, and genocide—among other atrocities—at the hands of white colonizers. Ideas central to the American zeitgeist, like “manifest destiny,” are rooted in the erasure of Indigenous people and culture. It is important today and every day to work towards uprooting racist systems that perpetuate Indigenous exploitation and abuse. Learn more about Native Americans and explore dozens of specially curated resources, stories, and tools.⁠ https://bit.ly/482zehY ⁠ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoples #NativeAmericans⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A collage of photos of Native American people, art, and culture. A title that spans across the collage reads "Indigenous Peoples' Day".]

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States. According to the New York Times, Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and has become increasingly popular as a replacement for Columbus Day, which was meant to celebrate the explorer who sailed with a crew from Spain and began the colonization of the Americas in 1492. ⁠ ⁠ Native American people have been consistently oppressed, exploited, and excluded since Columbus' arrival. In the time since colonization began, Native people have been subjected to biological warfare, forced sterilization, and genocide—among other atrocities—at the hands of white colonizers. Ideas central to the American zeitgeist, like “manifest destiny,” are rooted in the erasure of Indigenous people and culture. It is important today and every day to work towards uprooting racist systems that perpetuate Indigenous exploitation and abuse. Learn more about Native Americans and explore dozens of specially curated resources, stories, and tools.⁠ https://bit.ly/482SUm6 ⁠ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoples #NativeAmericans⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A collage of photos of Native American people, art, and culture. A title that spans across the collage reads "Indigenous Peoples' Day".]

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us gather to celebrate gratitude, family, and togetherness. But this is also an important time to reflect on the deeper history of this holiday. For Indigenous communities in the U.S., Thanksgiving can remind them of the colonization, displacement, and suffering their ancestors endured. This is why many now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day alongside or instead of Thanksgiving. This shift in language seeks to acknowledge Indigenous resilience, honor their cultures, and confront the injustices they've faced and continue to endure. Today, Indigenous communities continue to contribute richly to our society while also fighting for their rights. Many still struggle with systemic issues such as access to healthcare, education, and clean water, as well as the fight to reclaim stolen lands and protect sacred spaces. Yet, Indigenous voices are powerful, leading movements to protect the environment, preserve traditional practices, and demand justice. As we celebrate this season, let’s take time to learn from Indigenous stories and support their communities. You can: - Educate yourself on Indigenous history and cultures. - Promote Indigenous voices and businesses. - Support organizations working for Indigenous rights. Gratitude is at the heart of many Indigenous traditions, and it goes hand in hand with respect for the land, its people, and their history. Let’s honor that spirit by standing in solidarity and gratitude with Indigenous peoples. #mindfulinsights #mindfulnesswithsasha #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeople #indigenousrights #IndigenousRising #indigenousday #indigenousamericans #Indigenousland #indigenoushealth #indigenouswisdom #indigenoushistory #gratitude #gratitudeattitude #gratitudeisthebestattitude #gratitudechallenge #gratitudedaily #gratitudeadventure #gratitudeeveryday #gratitude365 #gratitudeismygrowth #gratitudespeak #gratitudeisanattitude #gratitudepractice #native #nativeamerican #nativepride #grateful #honor #traditions #sacredland https://wix.to/Ks0uK48

The Great Plains of North America were once home to over 30 distinct Native American nations now referred to as the Plains Indians, Native Americans of the Plains and Prairie, and Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains. Their descendants still live in the region, only now on greatly reduced lands of reservations. Not all Native Americans today live on reservations – though many do – as their ancestors were forcibly relocated from their homelands by the policies of the US government, which saw the American Indians as an obstacle to progress and an impediment to Manifest Destiny. The reservations were often poorly suited to sustain the population; a serious challenge many Native Americans still face today along with continual encroachments on the lands left to them. The modern Land Back Movement is working to address this injustice by holding the US government to the terms of treaties they signed with the Native peoples of North America but never honored and, among these, are those referred to as Plains Indians. The following gallery is limited in scope, relying heavily on images of the Sioux and Cheyenne, but attempts to give an impression of Native American life on the Plains in the 19th and early 20th century. #Sioux #PlainsIndians #Cheyenne #History #WHE

Happy Juneteenth! Below is an article with a few quick facts, but I'd encourage everyone to research the holiday's significance further. https://lnkd.in/gmfGyS77 #juneteenth #holiday #history #freedomday #jubileeday #emancipationday

Thought provoking morning. Thank you jacinto antón for the perspective. I'm not even an amateur historian but I do love studying history and particularly human history. Your article hit the spot. I've got more questions than answers but still would like to highlight a couple points for all of us to think about. 1. Thank You for using the term "Indigenous". For years I assumed in was rooted in the notion of "Indians". I learned, far later than I should have, that its root is Latin ["indigena" means "native"]. Similar to Aborigine in Australia whose Latin root is "ab origene" or "from the beginning". So "Indigenous" is the right term to use since the definition (2) according to Webster means: (of people) inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists. So, my first question on this point is this: Did Columbus (despite surely having plenty of reasons as a human to be disliked) truly call the natives Indians because he thought he was in the Indies... or might the term Indian be an English bastardization of the Spanish Indigena? 2. "..."redskins" - a derogatory term." Is it? In English it is easy to interpret it that way if we asume it was first used by a white guy. If it was first used by an indigenous person before Europeans arrived, then we should question the derogatory interpretation. I'm only 16% indigenous as of my latest DNA result update... and the term redskin is a reminder for gratitude for my ancestors. It is easy for me to look at it that way because my first language is Spanish. And it's easy for me to interpret it negatively in English if I try. Happy to break that down but I'd love to know who said it first. Does anyone know? 3. I can disagree with Dances with Wolves and still love it for what it is. It's not a documentary. Even with tropes of the white hero, it portrays the "redskins" as human and equal to him in his eyes. Not a savior but a brother willing to fight the system in what capacity he could, for them. That's love. So why hate it? In the same way I can love this article without agreeing 100% with every statement used to make the point that the popular narrative is wrong. The article is directionally genius. The only point I'll combat is this: "The United States was only able to finally extinguish them after “four centuries of Indigenous power” by applying a genocidal policy." I'm honest, so apologies if this comes off as harsh. The only point in this article that made 100% of my blood boil is the notion that The United States finally extinguished anything. We ain't dead yet. The Indigenous of the Americas make up a substantive part of the history of the United States since well before 1492. Born here in the U.S. or immigrants to it, we are a good part of what makes the U.S. the last bastione of freedom for the indigenous of the whole world. And we are working to fix our deficiencies together, with everyone. jacinto antón, I invite you to Texas. Mi casa, es tu casa.

The month of November is known as National Native American Heritage Month. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, "It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation." For more information, visit https://www.bia.gov/NNAHM. The day after Thanksgiving also tends to be acknowledged as Native American Heritage Day. However, for many Indigenous people, this is not a day for celebration. For one, having it fall on Black Friday, a day seen as promoting greed and materialism, is considered in poor taste. Additionally, there is criticism about it falling on the day after Thanksgiving, which, in many Indigenous communities, is considered a National Day of Mourning. This is where Native American tribes protest and raise awareness about their history and current struggles as well as dispel myths about the original Thanksgiving story. The intersection of these two acknowledgements shows that there is much we can still learn and plenty of opportunities for education about our Indigenous communities. #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NNAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #NationalDayOfMourning #Thanksgiving #BlackFriday #NativeAmerican #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #IndigenousCulture #IndigenousHeritage #NativeAmericanHeritage #History #Heritage