AGENCY TESTIMONY
DCLA's support for cultural organizations featuring indigenous programming
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Commissioner Cumbo outlines how the Department of Cultural Affairs supports cultural life in New York City, particularly in relation to indigenous programming.
- DCLA primarily supports culture through funding to not-for-profit organizations
- Many funded organizations offer programming that engages with indigenous culture
- Supported programs uplift indigenous artists, explore indigenous history, and work closely with indigenous people
Laurie Cumbo
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As you know, the primary way that the Department of Cultural Affairs supports the cultural life of New York City is through funding to not for profits, which in turn create the vast array of programming that is so central to our city's energy and identity.
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Many of these groups offer programming that engages deeply with indigenous culture, uplifts indigenous artists, explores indigenous history, and works closely with indigenous people to convey the diversity and vibrancy of their culture to audiences.