AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion: BPL's living land acknowledgment in action
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Joel Whitney concludes his testimony by framing BPL's initiatives as part of a living land acknowledgment, emphasizing the library's commitment to supporting indigenous cultures through action.
- BPL considers all their initiatives as part of a living land acknowledgment
- The acknowledgment is not just words, but a collaboration and practice put into place
- Whitney emphasizes that these are actions taken to support the culture of Lenape and indigenous peoples in New York City
- He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak and for the council's support of libraries
Joel Whitney
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We consider everything I've described to you to be part of our living land acknowledgment.
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This is not just something we say at the start of special programs or at ribbon cuttings, but a collaboration and a practice we've put into place.
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It's not just words, but actions we are taking to support the culture of Lenape and indigenous peoples in New York City.
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And I thank you again for the time to speak this morning and for all your support for libraries.
