Since 1970 an annual march and rally organized by the United American Indians of New England (UAINE) have taken place on the fourth Thursday in November, a day known as the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States but a day that many Indigenous people and supporters have come to know and commemorate as the National Day of Mourning. This tradition and commemoration serve as a solemn occasion to honor Native ancestors and Wampanoag stories while fostering greater awareness and understanding among the U.S. public about the destructive presence of pilgrims and settlers in and around Patuxet, also known as Plymouth.
You are invited to Patuxet (Plymouth ,Mass.) to stand in solidarity with the Wampanoag people and the United American Indians of New England at this year’s National Day of Mourning and to gain deeper insight into their vital mission.
If you are interested in joining us on Patuxet (Plymouth, Mass.) for the National Day of Mourning, please contact Jennifer De Leon, ELCA director for Racial Justice, at jennifer.deleon@elca.org.
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
National Day of Mourning
Patuxet (Plymouth, Mass.)
