Category: UN Days

9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Indigenous people make up only 5 percent of the worlds population, approximately 370 million, across 90 countries. There are approximately 5000 cultures represented and 7000 languages spoken within them. The United Nations established this international day of recognition to highlight the needs of the most Continue Reading

Category: Newsletters

NAIDOC Week and Beyond

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We hope you have had an opportunity to participate in the fantastic range of events celebrating the cultures and identities of Indigenous Australians this NAIDOC week. 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages and this year’s NAIDOC week celebrations are focused on the significance of Aboriginal languages to history, culture and identity in Australia. Continue Reading