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What is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples raises awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also celebrate and honors the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

When is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?

Wednesday, 9 August

Activites:

  • Start your own hall of fame featuring Indigenous role models.
  • Listen to Indigenous musicians or watch a movie about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history.
  • Particpate Indigenous arts and crafts.
  • Research Indigenous history online or visit you library to find books about Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples.
  • Intentional teaching - Learning the meanings of local or national Indigenous place names and words.
  • Invite local Indigenous Elders to speak or give a Welcome to Country at your service or via zoom.
  • Invite an Indigenous sportsperson or artist to visit you or via zoom.
  • Incursion for the children to participate and learn about Indigenous history, culture and dances 
  • Indigenous Inspired Story Stones - children looking for stones in the garden and creating their own stories