AGENCY TESTIMONY
Upcoming 400th anniversary of Dutch colonization and related programming
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Commissioner Cumbo discusses the upcoming 400th anniversary of Dutch colonization of Lenape land and related initiatives to mark this milestone.
- The anniversary provides an opportunity to explore new, more accurate narratives about New York City's history
- Mayor Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion for indigenous groups and declared November 20th Lenape Heritage Day
- NYC Tourism will lead a collective effort to mark the occasion through various programming
- DCLA will connect cultural partners with citywide programming for the anniversary
Laurie Cumbo
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Next year marks 400 years since the Dutch established a permanent colony on Lenape land not far from here.
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At this moment in our history, we are poised to make the most of this milestone to dig deeper in the native history of our city and to explore new narratives, more accurate narratives around the people and communities who made New York City into the city it is today, willingly or not.
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Last month, mayor Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion for indigenous groups and declared November 20th Lenape Heritage Day.
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Next year, NYC tourism will be leading a collective effort to mark the occasion through a range of programming.
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For our part, we will be making sure to connect our cultural partners with the citywide programming that will accompany the 40 4 hundredth anniversary.
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