International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9th August)

Hi everyone,

This Sunday is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9^th of August).

For those who may not know, there are approximately 476 million indigenous people are living across 90 different countries around the world! Wow! ❤️

Indigenous communities bring diverse cultures and ways of living in the world. However, throughout history and until now, many had to consistently advocate for their lands and human rights.

In recognising the need to protect and raise awareness of Indigenous communities’ rights, the United Nations General Assembly decided in 1994, to make the 9th of August each year to be the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Have you heard of this day before? What are some of the things we all can do to support and promote the rights of indigenous communities?

I will start first-

I haven’t heard of this day before! For me, raising awareness is key. I will be researching or 'googling' to learn more about different indigenous communities' culture, traditions, history, and challenges. Thus, share this knowledge with my family and friends. I also find the United Nations’s website to be a great place to start 🌱

(United Nations, 2020)