Day of the World`s Indigenous Peoples: 5 fascinating facts

International Day of the World`s Indigenous Peoples: 5 facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Aug 09, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

International Day of the World`s Indigenous Peoples International Day of the World`s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9 to not only celebrate the indigenous people but also protect their rights Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day It was established in Dec 1994 by the UN to mark the first meeting in 1982; theme for 2026 is "Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being" Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Population of indigenous people around the world The estimated population of the indigenous people, more popularly called tribals, around the world is 476 million, and they live in 90 countries Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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