AGENCY TESTIMONY
Branch library initiatives supporting indigenous culture
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NYPL's branch libraries conduct various initiatives to support and promote indigenous arts, culture, and history. These efforts aim to engage local communities and highlight indigenous voices through diverse programming.
- Regular book discussions featuring works by indigenous authors
- Heritage celebrations and collaborations with local museums to showcase indigenous history
- Programs for children and young adults focused on indigenous themes and authors
- Teen Reading Ambassadors program promoting indigenous literature
Jason Baumann
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NYPL's branch libraries conduct a number of initiatives, campaigns, and offerings that aim to support arts, culture, and history of indigenous people in New York City.
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On an ongoing basis, branches highlight indigenous voices through selections for branch book discussions.
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For example, this past month, branches hosted discussions about relevant titles like Shutter, Future of the Living Good, and Wandering Stars.
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The branches also regularly hold heritage celebrations, a cornerstone of programming with events that celebrate the multicultural diversity and rich heritage of our communities.
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One such collaboration took place as a collaboration between the Staten Island Museum and the West New Brighton Library.
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The branch hosted the event where participants learned about the history of the Lenape people on Staten Island and joined an art activity where they made a pinch pot inspired by artworks on display.
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A number of programs geared towards children and young adults focus on works by and about indigenous peoples as well.
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This includes kids live events, featuring relevant titles from our best books for kids list, and a 2 2 spade 2 page spread on the Lenape in our Teen Reading Ambassador produced magazine portal.
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Our Teen Reading Ambassadors have also written a number of blog posts in observe in in observance of Native American Heritage Month on book recommendations for kids.
