Native American Genocide

Native Americans Hold National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving

November 30, 2024 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Anti-Imperialism, Genocide, Indigenous peoples, Native Americans, Palestine

“‘Thanksgiving’ is a white-washed holiday designed to conceal its true origins of violence, genocide, land theft, and forced assimilation,” said the Indigenous Environmental Network. by Jessica Corbett, published on Common Dreams, November 28, 2024 In contrast with Thanksgiving celebrations across the United States on Thursday, Native Americans held a National Day of Mourning, promoted accurate history, and championed Indigenous voices[…]

Indigenous People Push Back Against US ‘Thanksgiving Mythology’

November 25, 2022 UNAC Editor Colonialism, Indigenous peoples, Native Americans

The United American Indians of New England and allies gathered at noon Thursday at Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts for the 53rd National Day of Mourning—an annual tradition that serves as “a day of remembrance and spiritual connection, as well as a protest against the racism and oppression that Indigenous people continue to experience worldwide.” “We don’t have any issues[…]

Clyde Bellecourt: the Thunder Before the Storm

January 19, 2022 UNAC Editor Native Americans, Peoples' Movements, Resistance

by Stephanie Tromblay, published on Workers World, January 18, 2021 Hundreds gathered to honor the life of Clyde Bellecourt, White Earth Ojibwe, in Minneapolis, Jan. 13. Bellecourt, 85, was the last living founding member of the American Indian Movement and a lifelong civil-rights activist known worldwide. (Star Tribune, Jan. 13) Bellecourt, whose Ojibwe name is Neegawnwaywidung, (the Thunder Before the[…]

How Should We Celebrate the 4th of July

July 4, 2020 UNAC Editor Featured, Statement

Statement from the UNAC AC, July 4, 2020 On this 4th of July, Trump goes to Mount Rushmore to set off fireworks on Indian land even though the tribal leaders have asked him to stay away and fireworks have been banned in the area due to a drought. He speaks at Mount Rushmore where statues have been carved of 4[…]