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Thanksgiving is a ‘myth,’ says member of Sovereign Choctaw Nation The Forum Podcasts

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By Lauren Shoughro

Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce and any type of potato one can think of -- These foods all represent Thanksgiving for most Americans. As students approach the holiday season, it’s important to understand the true history of the American holiday.

Franci Taylor, the director of the American Indian Resource Center at the University of Utah and a member of the Choctaw tribe, shared with The Forum what Thanksgiving means to her.

By Lauren Shoughro

Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce and any type of potato one can think of -- These foods all represent Thanksgiving for most Americans. As students approach the holiday season, it’s important to understand the true history of the American holiday.

Franci Taylor, the director of the American Indian Resource Center at the University of Utah and a member of the Choctaw tribe, shared with The Forum what Thanksgiving means to her.

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