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World Tribal Day 2024: Date, history, significance, celebration

World Tribal Day: History

The date of August 9 was chosen to commemorate the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. This meeting was a significant step towards acknowledging and protecting the rights of indigenous communities. In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared August 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The observance aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of indigenous peoples to global society.