Voices of Resistance: Unthanksgiving and the Immortal Native Spirit
Unthanksgiving Day carries the immutable fire of Indigenous resistance - ignited at Alcatraz in 1969 and passed down to rising new voices who chorus in unison: “We cannot be ignored!”
Unthanksgiving Day honors the 1969 Alcatraz occupation that sparked the modern era of Native activism. Speakers call for rights and raise awareness from the site that catalyzed change.
Attendees like Colin Kaepernick nourish ceremony crowds who gather to dance, sing, and celebrate resilient Native cultures that persist despite darkness.
Though 2023 mark…
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