AGENCY TESTIMONY
Current momentum in recognizing indigenous voices and closing remarks
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Commissioner Cumbo concludes by highlighting the current momentum in recognizing and amplifying indigenous voices in New York City and beyond.
- New opportunities are opening up for Native American artists and cultural organizations
- Many institutions are working to address historical wrongs in their collections and programs
- The commissioner expresses hope for the future and commitment to continued progress
- Acknowledges that there is still much work to be done
- Thanks the committee for organizing the hearing and offers to answer questions
Laurie Cumbo
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We're living through an incredible moment where indigenous people are raising their voices, working together, and fighting for recognition across New York City and beyond.
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This gives me so much hope for the future.
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We're seeing new opportunities open up for Native American artists and cultural organizations, and so many other organizations are taking the initiative to work with native people to right the wrongs that are ingrained in their collections, exhibitions, and programs.
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We recognize that there is still a tremendous way to go.
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And here in New York City, we are committed to taking that journey with our partners in the cultural sector.
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The phenomenal work in programming I've listed here today is just the start.
0:16:49
I'm so inspired by the growing eagerness to listen to indigenous voices, work with indigenous leaders and communities in good faith, and work together toward a fairer, more inclusive approach to engaging with and celebrating their cultures.
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I wanna thank you for the opportunity to testify on today's topic.
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I wanna thank Ryan Max, who's here on my team, for, doing so much of the research to produce this testimony today.
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It gives us a very well rounded understanding of the progress that has been made, but also recognizing that there's so much more work to do.
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I'm happy to answer any questions you may have, and I thank this committee for suggesting and putting together this very important hearing on a topic at this particular time.
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Thank you all so much.
