International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by Elizabeth Baber
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by Elizabeth Baber
August 9th is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This is an opportunity to open our eyes to the communities that were and are, locally and around the globe. Today, I urge you to take a moment to learn about this day, its significance, and the people it brings recognition and relief to.
Here are a few sources to help begin your journey.
UNESCO
UNESCO explains the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations
The United Nations highlights a modern concern for Indigenous Peoples
Virginia Native Arts Alliance
Virginia Native Arts Alliance serves our area with knowledge preservation and education
The Highland Support Project
The Highland Support Project, working in Guatemala, Arizona, and locally in Richmond with Richmond Public Schools
Meet Elizabeth Baber
Elizabeth Baber is the latest addition to the Debra Hill Sings team, working as the head Virtual Assistant for the wonderful woman herself. Elizabeth would identify as an author(ess), spreadsheet fanatic, and all-around geek. The majority of her time is spent serving Central Virginia’s low-vision patients as a technician with the MedRVA Foundation.
When not at work, she can be found cooking with her fiancé, coaching Teen Bible Quizzing, wrestling novel ideas, running an online Dungeons and Dragons server, or trying her hand at one of a hundred rotating crafting hobbies.
Some of her work can be found on her website: www.writingonwords.com and you can contact her at elizabeth@writingonwords.com.
Join the American Council of the Blind of Virginia’s Email List
As a member of ACBVA, I encourage you to join our email list to be a part of a vibrant community of visually impaired persons, attend informative monthly online meetings, and learn more about important accessible resources.
For those interested in the benefits of the American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) organization, you can also become a member, click the link below!
