For the 42nd consecutive year, as the rest of the Nation celebrated “Thanksgiving,” the United American Indians of New England and their supporters gathered on Cole’s Hill above Plymouth Rock to hold their observance known as “National Day of Mourning.” Moonanum James, co-founder, welcomed all who had gathered. Moonanum act Mahtowin Munro is Moonanum’s partner and co-founder of United American Indians of New England. She was one of several speakers to address the budding Occupy movement. Mahtowin act Flute under It is not only Natives from the New England area, but Native peoples from all across both American continents address those assembled. An Inca pan-flute player entertained between speakers, and a Mayan elder traveled from Mexico to offer his perspective. Mayan elder act TeaOakSon Ghost Horse act TeaOakSon Ghost Horse traveled up from NYC, to address the Observance. No National Day of Mourning would be complete without a word from Lenard Peltier. As usual, his comments were read by his friend and Cape Cod Native, Bert Waters. Lenard act Stephanie Hedgecoat of the Cherokee nation was the last to address the crowd before the march through Plymouth. She told of a little known victory in California Steph act The National Day of Mourning is a Native observance of what Thanksgiving means to them. They gather every year in Plymouth, MA. Above the rock, to tell their stories. For the Boston Community Reporters Project, I am Chuck Rosina