Every Thanksgiving, America gathers around the table to celebrate gratitude, family, and history. We give thanks for what we have, share stories, and carry on traditions that feel as old as the country itself. But for many Native Americans, the day carries a very different weight. It is not only a celebration, but a remembrance. A day of mourning, memory, and resilience.

While much of the country watches parades or prepares the meal, some Native families gather in quiet reflection. Others...