The Organization of American States (OAS) will celebrate the Ninth Inter-American Week for Indigenous Peoples from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, at the headquarters of the hemispheric institution in Washington, D.C., under the theme "Roots That Sustain, Knowledge That Transforms."
The opening ceremony will take place on Monday, August 10, at 9:30 EDT (13:30 GMT), in the Hall of the Americas, with the participation of OAS Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin; the Chair of the Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Dominica, Steve Ferrol; and Assistant Secretary General Laura Gil.
Organized by the Office of the Assistant Secretary General, the Week will focus on three main themes: rights, territory, and security; water, health, and well-being; and culture, knowledge, and innovation. On Wednesday, August 12, from 10:00 to 13:00 EDT, the Permanent Council will hold a special meeting to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
View the full program here. The program is subject to change until the activities begin.
The opening day on Monday, August 10, will be broadcast live with interpretation in Spanish and English on the OAS Website, Facebook page, and Youtube channel, from 9:30 to 13:30 EDT (13:30 to 17:30 GMT).
As part of the celebration, the OAS is issuing an open call for photographs under the theme "We Want to See the Americas Through Your Eyes," addressed to the Indigenous peoples and communities of the Americas. The requirements
