With Thanksgiving coming up, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

As we celebrate, it’s also important to remember the history of this holiday and its impact on Indigenous peoples. A great way to do this is by learning about the Indigenous tribes that originally lived in areas where you live and work. You can use the Native Land website and app to look up an address and find out which tribes were there historically or currently reside in the area. 

The Islip UFSD area, where I work, was originally populated by the Secatogue; hence the name of our yearbook. I currently live on land inhabited by the Massapequas but will be traveling to Susquehannock land to visit with my family.

Have a restful and reflective Thanksgiving break!