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🌍 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Celebrating Diversity and Advancing Rights 🌿 Today, August 9th, we come together to observe the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize and support Indigenous communities around the world. This day is an opportunity to: - Acknowledge and honor the rich cultural, linguistic, and traditional diversity of Indigenous peoples. - Promote the respect and protection of their fundamental rights, including self-determination, access to their lands, and preservation of their cultures. - Encourage intercultural dialogue and build bridges between Indigenous communities and the broader society. As professionals and global citizens, it's crucial that we work together to address the inequalities and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples. This day also invites us to reflect on how we can contribute to strengthening their rights and recognizing their valuable contributions to humanity. 🎉 Celebrate and support: - Participate in events and activities organized for this occasion. - Learn about the realities and aspirations of Indigenous communities. - Consider collaborating with organizations working to promote and protect Indigenous rights. Together, we can move towards a more inclusive and equitable future. 🌏✨ #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #CulturalDiversity #HumanRights #IndigenousPeoples #Sustainability #Inclusion

🌍 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Celebrating Diversity and Advancing Rights 🌿 Today, August 9th, we come together to observe the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize and support Indigenous communities around the world. This day is an opportunity to: - Acknowledge and honor the rich cultural, linguistic, and traditional diversity of Indigenous peoples. - Promote the respect and protection of their fundamental rights, including self-determination, access to their lands, and preservation of their cultures. - Encourage intercultural dialogue and build bridges between Indigenous communities and the broader society. As professionals and global citizens, it's crucial that we work together to address the inequalities and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples. This day also invites us to reflect on how we can contribute to strengthening their rights and recognizing their valuable contributions to humanity. 🎉 Celebrate and support: - Participate in events and activities organized for this occasion. - Learn about the realities and aspirations of Indigenous communities. - Consider collaborating with organizations working to promote and protect Indigenous rights. Together, we can move towards a more inclusive and equitable future. 🌏✨ #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #CulturalDiversity #HumanRights #IndigenousPeoples #Sustainability #Inclusion

Today is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 🌎🏹 Celebrated annually on August 9th, this day was established by the United Nations in 1994 to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. The date marks the day of the first meeting in 1982 of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that indigenous peoples face, such as issues related to human rights, cultural preservation, and social justice. It also celebrates the rich diversity of indigenous cultures and contributions to global society. Each year, the UN selects a specific theme to focus on, highlighting different aspects of indigenous peoples' lives and challenges. The theme for the 2024 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact." This theme emphasizes the unique challenges faced by indigenous groups who choose to live in isolation or have limited contact with the outside world. These communities often reside in remote, resource-rich areas and are highly dependent on their natural environments. The theme highlights the importance of protecting their rights and lands, which are crucial for their survival and the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity. 🌿 Activities around the world include cultural events, panel discussions, and other educational initiatives aimed at promoting understanding and solidarity with indigenous communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #indigenousrights #indigenousvoices #culturalrights

Today is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 🌎🏹 Celebrated annually on August 9th, this day was established by the United Nations in 1994 to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. The date marks the day of the first meeting in 1982 of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that indigenous peoples face, such as issues related to human rights, cultural preservation, and social justice. It also celebrates the rich diversity of indigenous cultures and contributions to global society. Each year, the UN selects a specific theme to focus on, highlighting different aspects of indigenous peoples' lives and challenges. The theme for the 2024 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact." This theme emphasizes the unique challenges faced by indigenous groups who choose to live in isolation or have limited contact with the outside world. These communities often reside in remote, resource-rich areas and are highly dependent on their natural environments. The theme highlights the importance of protecting their rights and lands, which are crucial for their survival and the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity. 🌿 Activities around the world include cultural events, panel discussions, and other educational initiatives aimed at promoting understanding and solidarity with indigenous communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #indigenousrights #indigenousvoices #culturalrights

🌍 Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, let's celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. May we continue to strive for understanding, reconciliation, and equity. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #TurtleIsland #NIPD2024 #justice #equity #diversity #inclusion ---- image description: text reads "We acknowledge that we carry out our work on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati peoples."

Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! The United Nations estimates there are 476 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the world. They represent over 5,000 unique cultures and speak the majority of our world’s 7,000 languages.   International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a time to deepen our understanding and fight to protect the inalienable human and political rights on Indigenous People across the globe. As we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we at Forrest Solutions want to acknowledge that our New York office sits on traditional territory of the Lenape. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #InternationalDayOftheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #IndigenousPeople #Diversity #HumanRights #Equity #ForrestSolutions

Today, we come together to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples around the world. International Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honour the resilience, knowledge, and traditions of these diverse communities, and to reflect on the challenges they continue to face.   Indigenous peoples have long been the stewards of our planet, with deep-rooted connections to the land and a profound understanding of sustainable living. Their knowledge and practices have not only enriched our world but have also been essential in preserving our natural environment for future generations.   However, this day also serves as a reminder of the injustices and struggles that Indigenous communities have endured and continue to face, from the impacts of colonization to ongoing issues related to land rights, cultural preservation, and social equity. It's a call to action for all of us to support Indigenous rights, amplify their voices, and work towards meaningful reconciliation and justice.   As we observe International Indigenous Peoples Day, let’s commit to being allies and advocates. Together, we can help build a world where Indigenous cultures thrive and their rights are respected. #internationalindigenouspeoplesday #reconciliation

🌍 Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day dedicated to honouring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the globe. 🌿 Indigenous communities have been the stewards of this land for millennia, preserving their traditions and knowledge through countless generations. Their resilience, strength, and wisdom continue to inspire and teach us the importance of respect, sustainability, and unity. On this day, let us: - Acknowledge the traditional territories and lands of Indigenous peoples where we live and work. - Educate ourselves and others about the diverse cultures, languages, and histories of Indigenous communities. - Support Indigenous-led initiatives, businesses, and movements for social justice and equality. - Reflect on the impact of colonialism and commit to actions that promote reconciliation and healing. Join us in celebrating the vibrant cultures and invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CulturalHeritage #DiversityAndInclusion #Reconciliation #SupportIndigenousCommunities

How can you plant seeds of change? 🍁 An excellent question to conclude this short but thoughtful course on understanding the basic principles of indigenous rights in Canada. HR has an important role in planting seeds of change within organizations to attract and foster diverse talent. Many thanks to Camille Glass for such an amazing course. Hope to learn more from you🙌🏽 https://lnkd.in/diY5U9GW #diversityinclusion #indigenousrights.

I proudly acknowledge the United Nations' (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration), an international human rights framework which recognises and protects the unique and collective rights of Indigenous peoples across the world. In the Australian context, this instrument relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s rights. On this important week of reflection, National Reconciliation Week 2024 (NRW2024), I also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and I pay my respects to Elders past and present, as well as to all Indigenous Peoples for the courage that you demonstrate in pursuing equality. The #NRW2024 theme, "Now More Than Ever", prompts me to continue to listen first and act second. It is through truth-telling yarns, empathy and bravery, that I will continue to learn about what Elders and communities, desire and need. From respect to engagement, and beyond to unity and sustainable social equity, that is what I strive to achieve between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. In this era of heightened global conflict, I also reflect on the devastating outcomes in the Ukraine and Israel - both born from a lack of unity, a lack of humanity and a lack of civil rights. Surely, I can turn my powerlessness into action. Surely, I can do better to truly hear local Indigenous Peoples' stories and empower others to make the step changes that are needed to advance unity. "Now more than ever" we need reconciliation. Reconciliation Australia (RA) have done an extraordinary job of providing resources to raise awareness about one of the oldest cultures in the world and the importance of reconciliation. Click on the links below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ge_MmJED https://lnkd.in/gJzvnqq5 Source: RA. Image: Courtesy of and copyright to RA and Maggie Douglas. #ESG #SDGs #inclusion #equality #socialequity #civilrights #humanrights #IndigenousPeoples #culturalheritage #socialimpact #community #earlyengagement #capacitybuilding