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To learn more about how Indigenous peoples day evolved and it's meaning, visit https://lnkd.in/dkHNPsSp #DNTanks #indigenouspeoplesday

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honouring the strength, traditions, and contributions of #Indigenous Peoples, and reaffirming our commitment to #TruthAndReconciliation. Our journey continues as we strive to learn more, do better, and walk together in a spirit of allyship and respect. Discover how we’re acting on reconciliation: https://lnkd.in/gUfqsHeg

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honouring the strength, traditions, and contributions of #Indigenous Peoples, and reaffirming our commitment to #TruthAndReconciliation. Our journey continues as we strive to learn more, do better, and walk together in a spirit of allyship and respect. Discover how we’re acting on reconciliation: https://lnkd.in/gNn5b_r9

This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 highlights the crucial theme of 'Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact'. Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation are key guardians of the forest, ensuring its preservation and harmony with their communities. Safeguarding their collective rights to lands and territories not only benefits the forests but also preserves cultural and linguistic diversity. #IndigenousPeoples #ForestProtection #CulturalDiversity #IndigenousRights #WorldEnvironment

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honouring the strength, traditions, and contributions of #Indigenous Peoples, and reaffirming our commitment to #TruthAndReconciliation. Our journey continues as we strive to learn more, do better, and walk together in a spirit of allyship and respect. Discover how we’re acting on reconciliation: https://lnkd.in/gk3nV5fT

What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? Typically on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years #nationalindgenouspeoplesday #columbusday #compassmildiv #columbusday

#RespectfulConversations 🤝🌍 Navigating the narrative around Indigenous rights requires deep understanding and respect. The way we conduct these conversations profoundly impacts the dignity and respect for individuals, communities, and their rich cultures. As we discuss the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, let's remember a few guiding principles: 🌱 Practice Cultural Humility: Understanding and reconciliation is a lifelong long journey of learning. Check biases, recognise imbalances, and avoid assuming or oversimplifying the rich tapestry of First Nations cultures. 🎤 Centre Indigenous Voices: Ensure Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are at the heart of any dialogue. 🌍 Diverse Perspectives: Understand there isn't a singular 'Indigenous perspective'. Respect the multitude of voices and opinions, and value the diversity of thought. ❌ Avoid Deficit Discourse: Celebrate strengths, rights, and partnerships of First Nations people. Challenge stereotypes, and elevate conversations that respect and honour individuals, communities, and cultures. 🛡️ Combat Fear Tactics: Stand firm against harmful narratives and generalizations, being vigilant to challenge misunderstandings and champion a more informed dialogue. To deepen understanding, I'd recommend 'Passing the Message Stick', a First Nations research project that beautifully encapsulates the messaging needed for self-determination and justice. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g8hZPbhR For more insights, check the Australian Human Rights Commission guide. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gtv8zYrc #unityisstrength #respect #indigenousrights 🤝✨

📖 This summer, learn more on the #humanrights situation of #IndigenousPeoples around the world. ✊ You can read about their rights, their struggles and their achievements in The Indigenous World 2024. 🌍 This 38th edition documents the developments experienced by Indigenous Peoples in 2023, with a focus on their rights to lands, territories and resources. 👉 Read The Indigenous World 2024 for free here: https://bit.ly/2Vuk1p7

What can we learn from Latin America about an Indigenous Voice? Efforts to recognise Indigenous peoples in Latin America can offer lessons for Australia as people head to the polls this week. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYFK-gqP

Cultural diversity is so important when it comes to creating a safe classroom environment. When it comes to ELA learning along with students who are English Learners, I believe that we need to create an environment where students can feel encouraged to bring their home language and culture to the classroom. Allowing students to feel like their culture or language is still important to their learning can make them feel more motivated and engaged in ELA learning.