Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts First-Ever Mayoral Reception Celebrating Native American and Indigenous Heritage
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Nov. 14, 2023, from a mayoral reception celebrating native American and indigenous heritage:
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Joe Baker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Lenape Center: [Speaks in Munsee.] My name is Joe Baker. I'm a member of the Simon Whiteturkey family, one of the families of the main body of Lenape who were displaced and removed to Indian territory in 1869. I recognize my family as through thei . . .
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Joe Baker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Lenape Center: [Speaks in Munsee.] My name is Joe Baker. I'm a member of the Simon Whiteturkey family, one of the families of the main body of Lenape who were displaced and removed to Indian territory in 1869. I recognize my family as through thei . . .