Dayton Reporter

On Monday, October 10, Jeffrey Trzeciak, Executive Director of Dayton Metro Library, received the first Excellence in Empowered Allyship Award during Dayton’s historic Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, held at Sinclair Community College.

“I am honored and grateful to be the recipient of this award,” Trzeciak said. “It is a true pleasure to do this work and to be surrounded by all the staff of DML who contribute to allyship through their daily work.”

Indigenous Advocate and REACH visionary, Stephanie Van Hoose, Mohawk, MBQ, created the Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, which focused on a community call to action based on: Reconciliation & Representation, Education & Equity, Advocacy & Allyship, Ceremony & Community, and Healing & Human Rights. A silent “H” is human trafficking, which has led to an epidemic of murdered and missing Indigenous women (MMIW).

“When we talk about what Excellence in Empowered Allyship looks like, we are talking about leaders who are committed to strengthening cultural bonds and institutions that reflect empowered equity, and outreach to all community members,” Van Hoose stated, in response to the importance of REACH and allyship in the Dayton community.

Trzeciak is reflected in Van Hoose’s statements, making him the perfect recipient of this inaugural award. “He is the living embodiment of REACH in action. His legacy of work in support of minority and marginalized peoples speaks volumes about his leadership,” Van Hoose adds. “In 18 months, DML has transformed itself into an organization that reflects the communities it serve with nearly half of DML’s administration being people of color. The Library is also investing more heavily in diversity collections and programming to close the gap in representation.”

November is Native American Heritage Month, and DML has partnered with Van Hoose to bring REACH activities to various Branch locations, culminating with REACH Fest on Saturday, November 19, at the Main Library. Details about Reach Fest and other DML NAHM programing can be found at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Programs. Patrons can show their support for REACH by attending these events, taking pictures, and using/following #Indiginousreach and #reachfest on social media outlets.

– On Monday, October 10, Jeffrey Trzeciak, Executive Director of Dayton Metro Library, received the first Excellence in Empowered Allyship Award during Dayton’s historic Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, held at Sinclair Community College.

“I am honored and grateful to be the recipient of this award,” Trzeciak said. “It is a true pleasure to do this work and to be surrounded by all the staff of DML who contribute to allyship through their daily work.”

Indigenous Advocate and REACH visionary, Stephanie Van Hoose, Mohawk, MBQ, created the Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, which focused on a community call to action based on: Reconciliation & Representation, Education & Equity, Advocacy & Allyship, Ceremony & Community, and Healing & Human Rights. A silent “H” is human trafficking, which has led to an epidemic of murdered and missing Indigenous women (MMIW).

“When we talk about what Excellence in Empowered Allyship looks like, we are talking about leaders who are committed to strengthening cultural bonds and institutions that reflect empowered equity, and outreach to all community members,” Van Hoose stated, in response to the importance of REACH and allyship in the Dayton community.

Trzeciak is reflected in Van Hoose’s statements, making him the perfect recipient of this inaugural award. “He is the living embodiment of REACH in action. His legacy of work in support of minority and marginalized peoples speaks volumes about his leadership,” Van Hoose adds. “In 18 months, DML has transformed itself into an organization that reflects the communities it serve with nearly half of DML’s administration being people of color. The Library is also investing more heavily in diversity collections and programming to close the gap in representation.”

November is Native American Heritage Month, and DML has partnered with Van Hoose to bring REACH activities to various Branch locations, culminating with REACH Fest on Saturday, November 19, at the Main Library. Details about Reach Fest and other DML NAHM programing can be found at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Programs. Patrons can show their support for REACH by attending these events, taking pictures, and using/following #Indiginousreach and #reachfest on social media outlets.

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