International Day of Indigenous Communities: Why it is celebrated and how it originated | USA newspaper

Its celebration derives from the recognition of its values, traditions, languages ​​and customs of more than 5 different groups in 95 countries around the world.

NotePress. As of February 17, 1995, by a resolution, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 9 the International Day of Indigenous People. This is intended to recognize indigenous communities, their traditions, values, languages ​​and customs, as well as the contribution they have made to the strengthening of existing national cultures.
In the same way, the International Day of the Indigenous People seeks the greatest support from governments and all sectors of society. Thus, together we find a solution to the problems that societies face in areas such as human rights, the environment, education and health.
In a document published by the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated that indigenous peoples represent a great diversity. “More than 5,000 different groups in 90 countries and 7,000 different languages ​​make up 370 million people, 5% of the world’s population,” he added.
However, indigenous communities are the most disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, accounting for 15% of the population living in poverty, according to Guterres. With regard to education, the UN Secretary-General emphasized that indigenous peoples also have the right to education, in addition to controlling and establishing their own educational institutions.
In this context, Guterres identified indigenous peoples as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure equal access to all levels of education. So, also improve vocational training for vulnerable people, including people with disabilities, indigenous people and children in adverse situations.
With regard to Mexico, the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States recognizes in its second article that the nation has a multicultural composition that is originally based on its indigenous peoples. All of them are indigenous peoples who descend from the population that inhabited the country before colonization. Therefore, they must retain all or most of their social, economic, cultural and political institutions.
Currently in Mexico there are about 78 indigenous communities scattered throughout the national territory and each has uses and customs that distinguish it from the rest. Some of the indigenous peoples that make up the 78 ethnic groups are: Amuzgos, Coras, Huastecos, Totoncas, Purépechas, Tarahumaras, Raramuris, Tecos, Yunas, Huicholes, Tzotziles, Quichés, Lacandones Pames, Kiliwas, Mames, Mayas, Nahuas Otomíes, Trek and Yaquis Among other things.