International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Each year, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the approximately 476 million Indigenous voices across the globe and reaffirm our commitment to protecting their rights, traditions and ways of life in an ever-evolving world. Today, Indigenous Peoples worldwide are using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to map territories, document languages, monitor the effects of climate disruption and create new forms of cultural expression. Artificial intelligence holds the potential to enhance the transmission of ancestral knowledge. Yet, without safeguards in place to ensure its ethical and inclusive development, it risks causing digital exclusion, reinforcing harmful biases and distorting Indigenous languages. That is why this year’s celebration is being held under the theme of “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures” – focusing on both the promises and perils of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, while high...

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay , we honour the stories that are passed down through taste, memory and tradition. From sacred rituals to everyday meals, food holds centuries of Indigenous knowledge. It tells us how to live with the land, respect the seasons, and care for community. Through UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, these practices are protected and celebrated, for what they teach us about identity, resilience, and respect for nature. Swipe through to discover Indigenous foodways inscribed from across the world!