The World Observes Indigenous Peoples Day
全球慶祝國際原住民日
更新於: 2026年8月9日 上午02:45
Every year on August 9, the world observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
每年8月9日，世界各地都會紀念「國際世界原住民日」。
Established by the United Nations in 1994, this day marks the anniversary of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.
此節日由聯合國於1994年設立，旨在紀念1982年聯合國原住民人口工作小組的首次會議。
It serves as a vital global platform to recognize the rights and achievements of the estimated 476 million Indigenous people living across 90 countries today.
這一天提供了一個重要的全球平台，以認可現今居住在90個國家中，估計約4.76億原住民的權利與成就。
With over 5,000 distinct cultures and thousands of unique languages, Indigenous communities act as essential stewards of our planet’s biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
原住民社群擁有超過5,000種不同的文化與數千種獨特的語言，是我們地球生物多樣性與傳統智慧不可或缺的守護者。
However, they remain among the most vulnerable populations, often facing systemic poverty and threats to their cultural sovereignty.
然而，他們仍是最脆弱的族群之一，常面臨結構性的貧困以及對其文化主權的威脅。
The day highlights the ongoing struggle to protect these groups from environmental displacement and human rights violations.
此節日突顯了保護這些族群免受環境流離失所及人權侵害的持續鬥爭。
While the United States often observes a separate 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' in October to honor Native American history and resilience, the international observance on August 9 focuses on a worldwide perspective.
雖然美國常在10月慶祝另一個「原住民日」，以紀念美洲原住民的歷史與韌性，但8月9日的國際紀念日則側重於全球視角。
By celebrating this day, we acknowledge the importance of preserving Indigenous wisdom, which is increasingly critical for addressing modern challenges like climate change.
透過慶祝這個節日，我們承認保存原住民智慧的重要性，這對於解決氣候變遷等現代挑戰日益關鍵。
It is a time to reflect on our shared history, promote equity, and ensure that the voices of these diverse communities are heard and respected on the global stage.
這是反思我們共享歷史、促進公平，並確保這些多元社群的聲音能在全球舞台上被聽見與尊重的時刻。
