National Day of Mourning in Plymouth dedicated to Leonard

National Day of Mourning in Plymouth dedicated to Leonard

Since 1970, Native Americans have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the US thanksgiving holiday. Many Native Americans do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. Thanksgiving day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the relentless assault on Native culture. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression which Native Americans continue to experience.

36th NATIONAL

DAY OF MOURNING

Thursday, November 24, 2005

12 Noon

Coles Hill

(the hill above Plymouth Rock)

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Join us as we dedicate the 36th National Day of Mourning to our brother, Native political prisoner Leonard Peltier. Add your voice to the millions worldwide who demand his freedom. Help us in our struggle to create a true awareness of Native people and demonstrate Native unity. Help shatter the untrue glass image of the Pilgrims and the unjust system based on racism, sexism, and homophobia.

Support the December 1 ROSA PARKS National Day of Absence Against Poverty, Racism & War! No School - No Work - No Shopping! www.rosaparksday.org www.iacboston.org

For More Information Contact:

United American Indians of New England/LPSG
Phone: (617) 232-5135
E-mail: uainendom@earthlink.net
Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~uainendom