[1]Cori Bush

John, I want you
to know that I’m thinking of you today.

This Thanksgiving, I’m overwhelmed thinking about the support I’ve
received from this movement and the progress we’ve made together to save
lives. Thank you for standing by my side in what has been an unforgettable
first year in Congress.

For many, Thanksgiving is a time when families, loved ones, and friends
gather together to honor what we’re thankful for. But it’s also a day that
calls all of us to remember and acknowledge our country’s violent history
in the treatment of Indigenous peoples.

I saw up-close how devastating this legacy is for Indigenous communities
when I traveled to Minnesota to protest the construction of Line 3 with
local water protectors. The construction of Line 3 violates the treaty
rights of the Anishinaabe by endangering their areas of hunting, fishing,
cultivation, and culture — plowing through over 800 wetlands and 200+
bodies of water.

From food desert crises to the growing epidemic of Indigenous women who
have gone missing or been murdered, inflicting great harm on Indigenous
communities — the challenges Indigenous peoples face today are
wide-ranging and cannot be ignored.

But in order for us to meaningfully push forward in making progress, we
must acknowledge and make amends for our country’s violent past and
understand the realities Indigenous peoples have faced for centuries. I
hope that today reminds us of the need to join together in our work to
advance justice, liberation, and love.

Your Congresswoman loves you,

Cori

 


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