<P> The International Day of the World 's Indigenous People 's is observed on 9 August 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 . It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994 , marking the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights , in 1982 . </P>
<P> The International Day of the World 's Indigenous People 's is observed on 9 August 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 . It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994 , marking the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights , in 1982 . </P>
international day of the world 's indigenous peoples 2016
international day of the world 's indigenous peoples 2016
9 August
9 August