#worlds indigenous peoples day

[crabussy]

Happy Waitangi Day, if you celebrate!

thank you!!! I'd like to take this opportunity to make people aware that the current government of Aotearoa are attempting to change the treaty in a way that puts decades of work towards Māori rights at risk.

this article provides some excellent info on the situation. please notice how they're framing it- saying that "all new zealanders will be treated the same" is their way of saying "we don't think the oppressed indigenous people deserve special protection of their land and taonga". it is fucking nasty how they are reframing it as a positive thing for equality when they are simply destroying attempts at equity. it sssuuuuuucks and its bad and I would love for more people to know about it. the article also touches on the other shit things they're doing like forcing organisations to remove the te reo māori translation of their names, and withdrawing from the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous people.

basically!!!!! it sucks really really really bad and it goes so much deeper than this but I won't get into it here. happy waitangi day and let's hope future amendments of te tiriti o waitangi are made that support Māori rights!!!!

#waitangi day #māori rights #raising my hand. I am pākehā so if I have worded things wrong or my facts are off PLEASE let me know!!!! #it is important to amplify māori voices about this! #ask tag #thank you lovely tumblr user davtroc42! #ask to tag #I CAN VOTE NOW THANK FFFFUCK. I want these cunts GONE they are so vile. Act is spreading malicious rumours about māori people #by the way #talking about the 'māori elite'. saying they're not indigenous. #saying that the 'māori elite' (any māori person who engages with their culture proudly) must be eradicated #fucking disgusting! get hit by traffic now #rant #racism #ANYWAY. I DO APPRECIATE THIS ASK AND THANK YOU!!!! its important to use events like this to spread awareness!!!!! #everyone. I know there are a LOT of awful things happening across the world right now. thankyou for staying strong

[sastiel-is-my-serotonin]

Happy Indigenous People's Day, I am an indigenous person who is currently homeless. In these past three days I've walked forty miles with my older sister trying to pull enough money together for our younger siblings to have a place to sleep. For two days we didn't sleep, and when we finally did it was at a park for a few hours after having to keep ourselves up all night. We're incredibly bit up, sore, have many blisters and bruises, and are getting sick again. If you want to help an indigenous family here are many links you can share or donate to! We've nearly been homeless for a year and are simply trying to survive!! If anyone can help we appreciate it a ton! Much love to other indigenous people, hope things are well or will be well for you all!! <333

Gofund.me

Cash.app

Paypal

Venmo

#Indigenous People's Day #This is late bc I am so tired and had to wait for my phone to charge #It was dead all day yesterday and hasn't fully been charged for a while #Even now #Anything anyone could do to help means the world to us <333

[karamazovposting]

Considering tattoos became fashionable between European aristocrats in the late 19th century and Tsar Nicholas II himself had a massive dragon tattoo on his right arm (that he got done during a trip in Nagasaki in the early 1890s), it's not completely anachronistic to imagine Dmitri Karamazov as having one or multiple tattoos.

Do whatever you want with this information, I'm just saying.

#I feel the need to justify this knowledge of mine because I do hate monarchies but #I have many tattoos and I find the history of tattooing very interesting #many people think that back in the day in non-indigenous cultures tattoos were only a prisoners and sailors thing but no! #tattoos have always had artistic/spiritual/cultural value across the world and regardless of the time period #we have direct proof that humans have been getting tattoos since the Bronze Age how cool is that #anyway as for the tsar there are pictures of him with his sleeve rolled up where you can see the tattoo #and he talks about it in a diary of his #he said the tattooing session lasted from 9 pm to 4 am and while he liked the tattoo #he said going through that experience once discouraged him from ever getting tattooed again (lmao) #he wasn't the only tattooed member of the Russian royal family either #for some reason this piece of lore popped up in my mind again after years so here it is #the brothers karamazov #dmitri karamazov #mine

[strawlessandbraless]

My favorite thing is the men in charge of discovering ‘new’ worlds were all complete idiots

They thought manatees were ugly mermaids and often confused whale schlong for sea monsters

#whales #manatee #mermaid #columbus #indigenous #indigenous peoples day #white men #why are men like this #who put them in charge #new world disorder #sea monster #marine life #laughing

[siancore]

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🖤💛❤️

#international day of the world’s indigenous peoples #selfies #okay to reblog

[desdasiwrites]

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a day to celebrate Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge, culture and traditions.

It is also a day to raise awareness of their needs and to take steps toward promoting and protecting their rights. 

Indigenous peoples live all around the world and are numbering (at least) 300-500 million, which is about 6 percent of the global population.

They speak an majority of the world's estimated 7,000 languages. Many of these language are endangered. (Meaning, that is at risk of disappearing as its speakers die out or shift to speaking other languages.)

Many Indigenous Peoples share common problems and needs. Some of these issues are poverty, health issues, linguistic & cultural preservation, land rights, discrimination & human rights violations.

Let today be a day to maybe learn a little more about the great diversity of the people on our planet.

#International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples #indigenous people

[rabbitcruiser]

International Day of The World's Indigenous People

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9 pays tribute to the indigenous communities of the world. The latest data reveals that there are about 370 to 500 million indigenous people living in 90 countries. These communities are noted to have their own unique set of languages, traditions, cultures, and governing systems. For many indigenous groups, the systems that their ancestors have followed for centuries have stood the test of time by serving them with positive outcomes to date. Many indigenous people’s special bond and connection with nature have also led to the protection of the general environment. However, on the other side, several indigenous communities face difficulties due to a central government’s covert and overt attempts to control their lives. This has led to indigenous people’s rights violations where they would have otherwise ensured peaceful and harmonious lives for them.

History of International Day of The World's Indigenous People

The first International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was officially celebrated in August 1995. The day had been brought into existence when the 49/214 resolution was passed by the U.N. General Assembly on December 23, 1994. August 9 was chosen as the commemorative date because that was when the first meeting of the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights was held. Every year, the day is honored by governments and organizations holding education forums and conferences to meet and discuss the social issues faced by indigenous groups worldwide. People are also given information on any ongoing and/or upcoming activities and projects that are being undertaken to help the target communities. Every year, the theme changes to shed light on a pressing topic, and the theme for the year 2021 was ‘Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.’

The social contract theme is a call for accountability in the general populations’ interaction with the indigenous communities and their resources. Over the years, many indigenous groups have found themselves to be on a disadvantageous terrain in the face of urban development projects that have destroyed and denigrated their lands and territories. The central governments and builders involved in such projects never sought permission from or even spoke with the indigenous communities before they took the developmental steps. Organizations and agencies like the U.N. and UNESCO have made efforts for constitutional/legislative reforms for dominant indigenous groups. Yet, the efforts must be focussed on bringing everyone together in the cause, leaving none behind.

International Day of The World's Indigenous People timeline

1982 First U.N. Meeting on Indigenous People

The U.N. holds the first meeting on indigenous people by forming the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.

1995 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

The first International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is celebrated by the U.N. General Assembly.

2005 - 2015 Indigenous People’s Decade

The U.N. proclaims 2005 to 2015 to be the ‘Decade of Action and Dignity’ for the indigenous communities.

2019 Indigenous Languages Year

After a startling 2016 report on the danger of more than 2,000 indigenous becoming extinct, the U.N. declares 2019 to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages in order to create awareness.

How To Observe International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

Learn about indigenous groups

Learn an indigenous language

Stand by indigenous groups

History related to indigenous people is always interesting to read and learn about. They have their own sets of beliefs, customs, languages, and cultures. Their daily lifestyles are also often connected with nature, be it animals, trees, certain plants, or lakes/rivers.

The U.N. declared the years 2022 to 2032 the decade for indigenous languages. The goal is to bring to attention the dying languages, since most of them are not taught in schools or are used by the general public. Losing a language is losing an important facet of the history and culture of a people.

The best way to celebrate this day and the rest of the year is by vowing to stand by indigenous groups. The indigenous people have the right to freely choose however they wish to live, much like any other living being on this planet. Protecting their rights also in turn protects your rights in the long run.

5 Interesting Facts About Indigenous People

80% of the world’s biodiversity

4,000 indigenous languages

High poverty rates

Short life spans

Leaders in protecting the environment

Around 80% of the world’s biodiversity is in places where indigenous groups are living.

The 5,000 indigenous communities in the world are credited with having about 4,000 languages.

While the indigenous communities account for only 5% of the world’s population, they make up 15% of the world population that is living in poverty.

Indigenous communities, due to a lack of awareness, have shorter life spans as they die of preventable diseases like malaria and H.I.V.

Studies have shown that the fauna and flora, and biodiversity thrive and flourish where indigenous people reside.

Why International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is Important

It’s a celebration of indigenous people

It’s a celebration of indigenous languages

It’s a celebration of the freedom to live

Indigenous people form an essential and crucial part of not only our planet’s history, but also how human beings have come to make systems to lead fruitful lives. The indigenous people’s cultures, customs, and traditions are interesting to learn about for their uniqueness and for what they teach us about the universe and the bigger picture.

Language, at its core, builds the identity of a people. The involvement of the different phonetics, grammar rules, and formal/informal styles can tell one a lot about where a community has come from, and how their history has shaped them. The same is the case with indigenous languages. The problem lies in their endangerment, and this is why we must strive to preserve them.

The freedom to practice our rights on a piece of land that has shaped our communities for centuries should not be taken away from anyone. The freedom to practice our customs, traditions, and general lifestyles is another important aspect of living a worthwhile life. For these very reasons and many others, we should join indigenous people in their right to live and flourish however they like.

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[whimlen]

It’s Orange Shirt Day here in Canada (more formally called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) so I thought I’d share this page of common misconceptions about Residential Schools that one of my Indigenous Studies Professors shared with my class. (Click on the image for better quality)

One place you can read more about Survivors stories is in The Survivors Speak Report

#orange shirt day #residential schools #no matter where in the world you’re from I think this is really important to learn about #i learned that government policies enforced on Indigenous people in Canada #inspired certain policies in Apartheid in South Africa #the oppression of peoples all over the world is more linked than we realize

[dailyhistoryposts]

On This Day In History

October 12th, 1492: Columbus' first expedition makes landfall on Guanahani (now called San Salvador Island), where he meets people of the Lucayan branch of the Taíno.

October 12th, 1792: The first celebration of Columbus Day is put on the Tammany Hall, three hundred years later, in New York City.

#history #world history #columbus day #taino #guanahani #this blog supports indigenous people's day #to be clear

[indigenouspeopleday]

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union.

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August 2023), the European Union reiterates its firm and continued commitment to the respect, protection and fulfilment of indigenous peoples’ rights as set out in international human rights law and in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

As this year the International Day is dedicated to “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination”, we pay in particular tribute to the voices and agency of indigenous youth. Indigenous youth stand at the frontline of some of the most pressing crises humanity faces today, such as the loss of biodiversity and climate change. At the same time, they lack avenues for full participation in political and public life, to address challenges such as loss of territories, livelihoods and resources, or to advocate for self-determination and defend their rights. The EU continues to promote the participation of indigenous leaders and indigenous human rights defenders, including indigenous youth, in development processes and key global decision-making fora.

This year the EU has for example invested €2.3 million in a new Arctic Youth Dialogues initiative to involve Arctic and European youth, including indigenous youth, in policy and decision-making, for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous future for the region, in line with the EU’s Arctic Policy and the Youth Action Plan in EU external relations.

Today, the EU stands with the more than 476 million indigenous peoples – in the Arctic and worldwide – and celebrates their resilience and the vibrant diversity of their cultures.

#9 august #indigenous communities #indigenous youth #International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples #statements

[asterchats]

look if you're going to make your muse Australian and give them a huge "i am core australian" identity with heavy Indigenous Australian contributions to their background, which you have used to make them an animal living in secret in 'normal' society, the very very very bare minimum you could do is not make them born in sydney and their birthday literally january the 26th, i don't know what to tell you i keep coming back to this on the regular. the very bare minimum is Not Doing That and that's even lower than the bare minimum of not using Indigenous Australian principles to create an abused fantasy race of sentient animals

#drama cw #i keep coming back to this every single time i'm like 'maybe i was being unreasonab-' no #i was giving them a Heads Up bc jan 26th on surface level if you look for something like independence day in australia #(independence day does NOT translate to australian culture at all. america is weird and patriotic. it is not a thing anywhere else #in the world besides like. north korea. y'all are weird) #on surface level if you are thinking 'oh yes what is the equivalent' then yeah you find australia day and you think #surely that's a reasonable date #but it's also celebrated on The Day of the first fleet's arrival / the conquering of australia #ft. the short and long-term attempted genocides (plural) (multiple attempts) of Indigenous australians #it's Invasion Day it is called australia day by bogans who thought it was a good idea to make it something to celebrate in the first place #i just think. even on a surface level - i can understand that is the thought behind it #i just think 'hey just a heads up that is probably a little iffy for a couple of reasons would you like to talk about it' #not even something to. i just........ #yes people want to just make ocs and like their ocs and not have to think about the outside world and fun is fun #also there are very real stereotypes and harms in the present tense which those factors combined are contributing to #and it wouldn't be hard at all to make. the smallest of adjustments

[tananansad]

i don't celebrate international day of world's indigenous peoples because that's literally just everyday for me 😎

#idwip #international day of world's indigenous peoples #yes i am a day late

[thehealingsystem]

i cant believe I forgot about indigenous peoples day smh anyways all of you are now obligated to let me legally kill one person and to each give me $500

#literally did not have school on monday bc of it but noooo #stuck in my own little world and quite literally no one talked about it #indigenous #native american #indigenous peoples day #im just extremely dissociated from everything around me nowadays I could probably forget my own bday at this point

[murderousink23]

10/09/2023 is Leif Erikson Day 🇺🇲, National Moldy Cheese Day 🧀🇺🇲, National Kick Butts Day 🇺🇲, Native American Day 🇺🇲, National Online Bank Day 🏦🇺🇲, Indigenous People's Day 🇺🇲, World Post Day 📮🇺🇳

#leif erikson day #national moldy cheese day #national kick butts day #native american day #national online bank day #indigenous people's day #world post day

[knowlesian]

not to be a total history nerd but one of the coolest things about the push to reassess stories we think we know to try and decouple the actual evidence from the traditional assumptions made about it due to the cultural standards and biases of the people who set the narrative is there is ALL THIS NEW HISTORY TO LEARN

the amount of shit i was taught in school that is no longer accepted history fills me with joy

#this is the thing we have to understand about things we know are set history or How The World Works #why do we think we know these things for sure? who told us? who benefits from thatversion of history? #don’t even get me started on the bullshit ideas we have around gendered grave goods #long before the era of being able to analyze skeletons people went WAR STUFF??? GOTTA BE A DUDEMAN GRAVE #and now we find out day in and day out: nah actually that model of heavily gendered society makes no sense in subsistence cultures #if your life depends on everybody around you operating at their best speeds in their best lane whenever possible #you want the best people for the job #surpluses are needed to build the bullshit culture we have #and that is not to say there is some Peaceful Indigenous Way or something that’s also gross #but to point out the cultural standards needed to create our specific garbage system

[siancore]

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

I’m a Kurnu Paakantyi, Black Queer Artist. Follow me on IG: @sian_h1 I’m looking for more Black Queer Indigenous Artists and Folks to follow back. Above is me and some of my work.

#international day of the world’s indigenous peoples #aboriginal art #queer art #indigenous art #black artist #queer artist