By Felicia Farnsworth
Every November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of the month, a holiday deeply rooted in the narrative of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people's 1621 harvest feast. The day following Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Day serves as a recognition of the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the United States. Together, these two days create an opportunity to reflect on history, acknowledge complexity, and celebrate diversity.