United Nations:
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
August 9
Posted: Monday, April 01, 2019 at 06:00 AM UT
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.
