In this series, AVRadio hosts explore the story of Thanksgiving from multiple perspectives, shedding light on individuals’ experiences and the historical realities surrounding the holiday. Through these different lens, we aim to encourage listeners to reflect on the holiday’s history with greater understanding and respect for its complexities.

Episode 1

This episode blends historical fiction and oral history, reimagining the 1621 “First Thanksgiving.” It highlights the fragile peace between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, who helped the settlers survive their first year. Tune in as Lavi Avigad (’26) and Abhay Girish (’26) retell the nuanced legacy of Thanksgiving as both a moment of connection and a reminder of the cost endured by Indigenous peoples.

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