PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Ika Santamaria, Representative from Coopdanza
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Ika Santamaria, representing Coopdanza, testified about the organization's work in promoting indigenous cultures in New York City through interdisciplinary art, media, and educational programs. She highlighted Coopdanza's mission to foster connections between indigenous and non-indigenous communities across the Americas.
- Coopdanza creates artivism, collaborative performances, and community education programs inspired by indigenous American cultures.
- The organization has been building an intergenerational and intercultural indigenous north-south bridge since 2018.
- Santamaria announced plans for an indigenous festival with educational and artistic programs in 2025, involving participants from various countries including the United States, New Zealand, Canada, Chile, and Colombia.
Ika Santamaria
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Good morning.
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I think it's good morning.
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My name is Ica Santa Maria.
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I am with Cubedansa.
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And, I have to say thank you for having us.
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And I'm here, to testify for COPDANSA.
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Indigenous cultures surviving in New York City still here.
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Kobdansa Inc USA is an interdisciplinary art, media and educational organization that produces dance and multimedia experiences inspired by the wisdom of indigenous American cultures.
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We engage in local and international collaborations to create artivism, collaborative performances, community and educational media dance programs.
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Since 2018 we have built and strengthened an intergenerational and intercultural indigenous north south bridge through festivals, co productions, and community education.
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We envision a resilient planet where every form of life is honored and indigenous values of harmony, balance, and justice are deeply respected and integrated into daily practices.
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Media and rap storytelling.
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We foster a profound connection between humanity and nature, celebrating the rhythms and rituals that unite us all.
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Programming.
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Our organization connects and collaborates with indigenous and non indigenous communities in the Americas, meaning United States, Central America, South America, to promote the well-being of the planet and prevent further environmental ravages.
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Next year in 2025 we are, preparing an indigenous festival with educational program, artistic program, and is going to have the participation of United States, New Zealand, Canada, Chile among other countries, of course, including Columbia.
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Thank you for having us.
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Thank you.
