Thanksgiving history taught in classrooms is often whitewashed. We asked Indigenous people what everyone should know about the holiday -- and how non-natives can be better allies.

Thanksgiving is often celebrated in the United States as a time for gratitude, family, and feasting. The narrative taught in schools and popularized in the media paints a harmonious picture of the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a peaceful meal in 1621.

One event that has seen plenty of evolution and additions is the American Thanksgiving. Believe it or not, early settlers lacked the chef resources to create dishes like green bean casserole, cranberry sauce or marshmallow sweet potato bakes.