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T h e P o r t a l s o f E P A C H A F o u n d a t i o n – P h a s e I I a r e O p e n :
EPACHA Foundation Proudly Celebrates
Humanity's Families of
Indigenous Peoples Around the World
09 August 2025
Courtesy, United Nations
Who Are the World's Indigenous Peoples?
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII or PFII) is the UN's central coordinating body for matters relating to the concerns and rights of the world's indigenous peoples. There are more than 370 million indigenous people (also known as native, original, aboriginal and first peoples) in some 70 countries worldwide.
‘Indigenous peoples are the best guardians of world’s biodiversity’
‘Indigenous peoples are the best keepers of the Natural World!
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Secretary General's Message for 2025
"We must ensure AI is developed and governed in
ways that are inclusive, ethical, and just."
Courtesy, United Nations - https://www.globalindigenousyouthcaucus.org/
2025 Theme:
Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending
Rights, Shaping Futures
Indigenous Peoples are guardians of ancient knowledge, defenders of cultural heritage, stewards of biodiversity, and essential to our shared future.
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This year’s theme focuses on the risks and rewards of Artificial Intelligence for Indigenous Peoples.
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AI can help preserve endangered languages and oral histories, map ancestral lands, and amplify Indigenous wisdom to fight climate change.
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But without the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples, these same technologies risk perpetuating old patterns of exclusion, misrepresenting cultures, and violating fundamental rights.
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We must ensure AI is developed and governed in ways that are inclusive, ethical, and just.
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That means removing barriers to new technologies for Indigenous Peoples, protecting their data sovereignty and intellectual property rights, and supporting their meaningful inclusion in the application of AI.
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On this important day, let’s build a future where technology supports cultural preservation and Indigenous knowledge, protects rights and advances dignity – for today and generations to come.
Above Text Courtesy, United Nations
https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/message
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See Also:
Learn more about the World's Indigenous Peoples on the following United Nations web pages:
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At least 40% of the 7,000 languages used worldwide are at
some level of endangerment. Indigenous languages are
particularly vulnerable because many of them are
not taught at school or used in the public
sphere. This year, we start another
important milestone to advocate
for indigenous cultures: the
Text Courtesy, United Nations
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Special Featured Story
HISTORIC DAM REMOVAL
The Following is a Courtesy of The Guardian
Leaf, Lisa and Chaas Hillman look on as construction crews allow the Klamath River to run freely for the first time in nearly a century, near Hornbrook, California, in August. Photograph: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images
Freedom at last for Nature's Indigenous Flow!
August 9, 2025
Following Caption Courtesy, The Washington Post
[Indigenous] Teen kayakers made the first descent down
Must See Video:
Video Courtesy, The Register-Guard
Happy Indigenous People's
Day 2025!
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Special Announcement
SAVE THE DATES: 21 April - 2 May 2025
Image / Quote Courtesy, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
THEME:
"Implementing the United Nations Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within
United Nations Member States and the United Nations
system, including identifying good practices and
addressing challenges”
Learn more on the following web page:
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Special Announcement
SAVE THE DATES: 15 - 26 April 2024
Image / Quote Courtesy, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
THEME:
"Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination
in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples: emphasizing
the voices of Indigenous youth”
Learn more on the following web page:
See Also:
Courtesy, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
It's time to know "Indigenous:"
Humanity's Ancient Peoples
of Mother Earth.
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Special Announcement
Bi-Annual Youth Forum: Session II
United Nations
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS YOUTH FORUM
ROME, ITALY
Keep the Dates: 16 - 20 October 2023
FAO and Indigenous Youth working together for Zero Hunger
Courtesy, United Nations / FAO
The Global Indigenous Youth Caucus (GIYC) was established in 2006 and gathers Indigenous Youth from diverse backgrounds to address the concerns of Indigenous Youth worldwide. Ever since its creation, the GIYC has presented statements at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) and was recognized by the Permanent Forum as a working caucus in 2008.
To ensure the proper representation and sustainability of Indigenous Peoples' rights mechanisms, ongoing efforts are needed to recruit, involve, and train youth from different Indigenous Peoples’ communities. In 2017, FAO organized a meeting with the GIYC to incorporate their concerns into the organization's work and promote their integration.
The GIYC also engaged with Permanent Representatives to discuss food security and agriculture challenges. The meeting resulted in the "Rome Statement" with recommendations on UNDRIP [United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples] and the Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, UNDESA recommended that FAO hosts a bi-annual UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum.
After co-hosting the first Indigenous Youth Forum in 2021, FAO and the GIYC will organize the second Forum in Rome in October 2023. Acknowledging the crucial role of Indigenous Youth in various aspects of sustainable development, it is essential to address Indigenous Youth’s needs and aspirations within the implementation of the SDGs.
Click Below: Learn more . . .
Make Sure to Also Visit . . .
Global Indigenous YOUTH Caucus
Courtesy, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus
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Special Announcement
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
[UNPFII] 22nd Session
Save the Dates: 17-28 April 2023 - UN Headquarters, NYC
THEME
“Indigenous Peoples, human health, planetary and
territorial health and climate change:
a rights-based approach”
Courtesy, United Nations / ECOSOC
Learn more on the following web page:
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Learn more about . . .
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
on the following web page:
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The global community of Nations must be
vigilant and protective regarding the
"Rights of Indigenous Peoples,"
including the
rights to self-determination and to
traditional lands, territories and resources.”
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"Indigenous Peoples"
are the first and oldest
"Human Families"
to inhabit throughout diverse
areas of Humanity's rightful
homeland, Earth.
Remember . . .
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"Indigenous Peoples Around the World"
have inalienable rights to lands,
natural resources, education
and the full spectrum of
"Human Rights"
including the right to
quality, sustainable development
NOW . . . and for future indigenous
generations already with us TODAY!
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Everyday is "Indigenous Peoples Day" Around the World!
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Is YOUR governing entity
acknowledging and
ensuring those
"Human Rights"
of . . .
Indigenous Peoples
Around the World?
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