There's a saying, "The truth will set you free---but first it will piss you off!I have to agree.When I was a kid, I looked forward to Thanksgiving day, all the family getting together and sharing a great meal. If any of us remembered the whole story about it---not just about the feast but about what came afterward---would we have had the same dinner the same way? I wonder.The legend about Thanksgiving---Native Americans and Immigrants Have a Happy Feast Together!The truth about Thanksgiving---not long after that feast was pau, began the genocide and landgrabbing by still more immigrants, until the Native Americans had most of their land taken away----which is why I call it "Thankstaking."'Thankstaking' is close enough to the word everyone is used to, so when I say it to folks, they do a double-take, as they say, "Oh yes, same to you----wait----what did you say?"So I explain. And so far, no one has argued with me about it.Instead, they look at the ground, nodding, bummed out by the truth."Yeah," they say, "That's true. It really was Thankstaking."So then I tell them, "How about if you remember that word? And tell it to other people and see what they say?"It's a good opportunity to remember, to remind, to teach. The more we raise awareness about injustice, to indigenous people everywhere, the closer we come to sovereignty.So I encourage you---embrace the word!Happy Thankstaking!
Happy Thankstaking No Ka Oi.............. Continue to feed the Children Lies and with a Turkey. How Sweet It is................. Imua Ke Aupuni Moi O Hawaii, o Pomai .
I guess this is when Makahiki and Hukilau comes in, it helps to dwell on those culture values and enjoy the family gathering. Right now we have lot's of children on our beaches that would rather have a turkey on Thursday just because. They want to fit in with their other classmates that live in a house instead of a tent.
Our homeless children have been humiliated in lots of ways, and they just want to stop hurting and feel happy. If that turkey makes them happy than why not have that dinner with family to pray and just be happy.
As for the stealing it was done on the big turtle and latter they arrived here to continue their expansion westward, which is true. But often times it's best to just take a moment in time to say prayers and give honi honi--only take five minutes. And then go back to the fields after the gathering to fight the battles that's still going be there tomorrow for us guys. What you think yea or nay? Kaohi
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Our homeless children have been humiliated in lots of ways, and they just want to stop hurting and feel happy. If that turkey makes them happy than why not have that dinner with family to pray and just be happy.
As for the stealing it was done on the big turtle and latter they arrived here to continue their expansion westward, which is true. But often times it's best to just take a moment in time to say prayers and give honi honi--only take five minutes. And then go back to the fields after the gathering to fight the battles that's still going be there tomorrow for us guys. What you think yea or nay? Kaohi