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Indigenous tattoos on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People – August 9

From the material you will learn about the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9, get acquainted with the history and features of the holiday, learn interesting historical facts, you can see photos of tattoo drawings that can be attributed to the theme of indigenous peoples or Indians.

Indigenous tattoos on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People – August 9: interesting facts and photos of tattoos

Today it is known that only 5% of the total population of the world’s indigenous peoples remained, which is approximately 370,000,000 people..

These people are unique representatives of our time, who carry the memory and knowledge of practically lost cultures and traditions. Unfortunately, these 5% account for 15% of the poorest people in the world, which makes us think about preserving history, culture and memory of traditions in the future..

Due to their disunity and isolated way of life from the main civilization, indigenous peoples are regularly subjected to various infringements and harassment, up to the seizure of territories and natural resources, rightfully belonging to them..

In order to correct the current situation and draw attention to existing problems, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9, was established at the world level, which is celebrated in the overwhelming majority of the developed countries of the world.

History of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People – 9 August

The date was established relatively recently – December 23, 1994 at the initiative of the UN, and the event itself was timed to coincide with the first UN meeting on the existing problems of the world’s indigenous peoples, which took place on August 9, 1982.

Interesting facts about the indigenous peoples of our time

Historically, until the 70s, indigenous peoples were considered underdeveloped and in need, which made it possible to deceive and violently over them to benefit not clean businessmen, but often even politicians and entire states..

Currently, at the global level, a number of measures are being taken to support the economic, medical and educational spheres of indigenous peoples, but this can no longer fundamentally correct the damage done over the previous period..

According to the census conducted from 2008 to 2015, such ethnic groups live in Russia that are on the verge of extinction (the Nganasans in Taimyr – about 900 representatives, the Sami on the Kola Peninsula – a little more than one and a half thousand, and those who drive near St. Petersburg – less than a hundred).

Paying tribute to the indigenous peoples of the world and protesting against their oppression, striving to preserve their heritage, we, as a tattoo site, invite you to look at the photos of tattoo drawings that can be attributed to the “indigenous theme” and thus mark this day in the history of mankind.

By the way, we have 2 materials that will be thematic and allow you to find out more: