National Day Of Mourning. The national day of mourning became an annual tradition in 1970 because many members of native american communities felt traditional thanksgiving celebrations failed to accurately represent the. The first thanksgiving has long been popularised in mainstream history as a time.

The national day of mourning takes place on the fourth thursday of november, this year it’s on november 28. Established in 1970, national day of mourning turns the fourth thursday of november into something more honest.