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On the afternoon of Nov. 25, the American Indian Movement West honored the diversity of Indigenous Peoples with the \u201cFeast of the Eagle and the Condor,\u201d a celebration meant to serve as a contrast to the popular Thanksgiving story where the Pilgrims shared a meal with Native Americans.<\/p>\n
This \u201cUn-Thanksgiving,\u201d held at the Mission Neighborhoods Centers Capp Street location, invited people of all Nations to reclaim their own story and to feast on turkey and other traditional Thanksgiving foods.<\/p>\n
Vendors demonstrated their artistry by displaying their crafts\u2014jewelry, accessories, and clothing. Wounded Knee DeOcampo, a respected Miwok Elder, sold patches and buttons to raise money for \u201cThe longest Walk,\u201d a spiritual walk across the country to unite Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n
As the space filled up, people from the community gathered around the dancers adorned with ceremonial feathers and regalia, calling everyone\u2019s attention with the sounds of drums. The opening ceremony began as the dancers called the four directions, drummed, danced, and performed the sacred smudging ritual on community members.<\/p>\n
Elders led with storytelling by sharing the teachings of The Eagle and the Condor. They urged everyone to come together through ceremony and song, and to integrate the story in everyday interactions. The community prayed, and enjoyed the feast for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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