Events
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025
- Event Cordinator : UN Intergovernmental Body
- Venue : Virtual
- Event date : August 09, 2025
Virtual Commemoration on 9 August 2024 - Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
(09-10:30am EST/New York time)
Interpretation will be available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
To register for the virtual event, please click: https://tinyurl.com/IndigenousDay24
Event Format
The virtual commemoration will include an opening segment with a traditional ceremony, followed by a pre-recorded statement from the UN Secretary-General and a statement from the Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
A moderated panel with invited speakers will consider who Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact are, and the pressing challenges that they face for their survival. This will be followed by a discussion with invited speakers to share advancements on how their rights can be effectively recognized and protected.
Invited Speakers
Traditional Opening Ceremony: Mr. Manari Ushigua Santi, political and spiritual leader of the Sápara Nation
Video Message by Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
Message by Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, UNPFII Chairperson
Panel Discussion
Mr Eduardo Pichilingue Ramos, Director, Fundación Pachamama Perú
Ms Rukka Sombolinggi (Toraja), Secretary-General, AMAN
Ms Hueiya Alicia Cahuiya Iteca (Waorani), National leader of CONAIE’s Bureau
Mr Jose Francisco Calí Tzay, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Maya Kaqchikel)
Mr Manuel Carmona Yebra, Deputy Head of Global Issues and Innovation & Counsellor for Environment and Oceans, Delegation of EU to US
Ms Caroline Pearce, Executive Director, Survival International
Closing Remarks
Freddy Mamani Machaca (Quechua Aymara), Coordinator of Indigenous Affairs, Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
NAMA Conference 2025- Ayurveda and the Pursuit for Longevity: The Relevance of Ayurveda in The Digital Age
- Event Cordinator : National Ayurvedic Medical Association
- Venue : Irving, Texas
- Event date : May 02, 2025 - April 04, 2025
The 2025 NAMA Conference will investigate the manner in which Ayurveda is transitioning into the digital era. You will discover how these tools can enhance Ayurvedic practices and improve outcomes by expanding access and leveraging new technologies. Real-world case studies will motivate you as you observe how Ayurvedic practitioners are collaborating with contemporary healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
INIHKD Conference 2025: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love
- Event Cordinator : rhjp06@uw.edu
- Venue : New Mexico, USA
- Event date : April 28, 2025 - May 02, 2025
The International Network for Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development (INIHKD) is an international committee of esteemed Indigenous health scholars, researchers, and health practitioners from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Hawai'i, the United States, Canada, and Australia who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples.
The conference will examine the multifaceted dimensions of love and health within Indigenous communities, focusing on the healing impact of Indigenous ancestral love on physical, mental, and spiritual health, culture, and community prosperity. It will highlight promising Indigenous health interventions, patient care approaches, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies, particularly in the context of pandemics and climate change. The conference will celebrate the resilience and permanence of indigenous identities, cultures, and knowledge systems, which have shaped and continue to impact health systems at large.
Two days National Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems for Viksit Bharat 2047: Bridging Traditions & Futures
- Event Cordinator : Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems Chandigarh University
- Venue : Mohali, Punjab, India
- Event date : April 11, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Integration of IKS into modern education systems Application of traditional knowledge to contemporary challenges Revival and preservation of indigenous practices Development of IKS-based solutions for sustainable development Promotion of India's.
This conference represents a crucial step toward re-establishing Bharat's position as Vishwa Guru by demonstrating how our Gyan Parampara can effectively address contemporary global challenges while fulfilling NEP 2020's transformative vision for Indian education.
Focus Areas
Integration of IKS into modern education systems
Application of traditional knowledge to contemporary challenges
Revival and preservation of indigenous practices
Development of IKS-based solutions for sustainable development
Promotion of India's cultural and intellectual heritage
First Indigenous and local knowledge dialogue for the monitoring assessment
- Event Cordinator : Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Venue : Montreal, Canada.
- Event date : November 30, 2024 - December 01, 2024
As part of its long-standing commitment to working with Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) and enhancing participation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES) is organizing an ILK dialogue workshop that will bring together Indigenous Peoples, local communities and assessment authors to discuss the new IPBES assessment of monitoring of biodiversity and “nature’s contributions to people”.
LCIPP Multi stakeholder Dialogue
- Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
- Venue : MR 07, Zone C, Baku stadium, Azerbaijan
- Event date : November 11, 2024
The LCIPP Multi-stakeholder dialogues, part of Activity 7 in the second three -year workplan of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP), focus on the Platform’s function in shaping climate change policies and actions.
The activity calls for in-session multi-stakeholder dialogues that bring together Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Parties and other relevant bodies and processes, advancing the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in designing and implementing holistic climate change policies and actions at all levels.
The objectives of this multi-stakeholder dialogue include:
â–Ş Support substantive exchanges focusing on the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in climate action design and implementation at all levels
â–Ş Facilitate the development of climate change policies and actions that promote a holistic approach based on the knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples as well as those of local communities
â–Ş Evaluate the implementation of the FWG recommendations on the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, including those developed under activity 6 of the initial two-year workplan
â–Ş Highlight the challenges and recommendations outlined by the FWG in its 2024 report to raise awareness and drive informed action.
Mandated LCIPP events at COP 29
- Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
- Venue : Baku, Azerbaijan
- Event date : November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024
At COP 29, the following mandated LCIPP events will take place:
- LCIPP Annual Gathering of Knowledge Holders
- LCIPP Annual Youth Round Table
- LCIPP Indigenous Curricula and Materials Round Table Dialogue
- LCIPP Multi stakeholder Dialogue
The 12th meeting of the Facilitative Working Group (FWG 12)
- Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
- Venue : SP 5, Zone B, Baku stadium, Azerbaijan
- Event date : November 05, 2024 - November 08, 2024
Facilitative Working Group of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform
Review of 2022-2024 LCIPP Workplan Implementation:
The year 2024 marks an important transitional year for the work under the LCIPP. The FWG will finalize the implementation of the LCIPP workplan for 2022-2024 and prepare for the timely
implementation of the 2025-2027 LCIPP workplan.
The 2022-2024 LCIPP work plan is comprised of nine activities. Each activity includes both written deliverables and mandated events. Members of the FWG have volunteered to co-lead these activities.
Under this agenda item, the activity co-leads will provide updates on the activity completion status and plans for finalizing any remaining deliverables. The FWG will discuss the impact of its work on relevant mandates, and share lessons learned.
7th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies “Redefining Healthcare through Novel Approaches in Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies”
- Event Cordinator : Magnus Group
- Venue : Germany
- Event date : September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024
Magnus group is organising the “7th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies” (ICTM 2024) which is scheduled as a Hybrid Event at Germany during September 16-18, 2024 with its unique theme of “Redefining Healthcare through Novel Approaches in Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies.”
Traditional medicines and natural remedies are quite significant. Traditional Chinese, Korean, Indian medicine, Ayurveda, and Unani have all been practised in different parts of the globe and have evolved into well-organized medical systems. Traditional medicines (TMs) are important because they use natural products. Natural products have a chemical diversity that has evolved over millions of years, resulting in a diversity of biological activities and drug-like qualities. These products have proven a valuable resource for producing new lead compounds and scaffolds. Natural products will continue to be used in order to fulfil the urgent need for effective pharmaceuticals, and they will play a key role in the discovery of drugs to treat human diseases, particularly essential diseases.
The goal of this consortium is to research the interaction between natural and traditional medicines, and modern medicine, as well as to investigate how natural products and traditional medicines might be used to further develop drug discovery. Through strengthening the supporting Medicine Practices investigation stages, the agenda of ICTM 2024 is to solve the problems in creating a more secure, reasonable, and moderate framework for betterment of mankind. Experts from around the world including researchers, Healthcare Experts, natural medicine practitioners, Natural Therapists Ayurveda Specialists, Acupuncturists, and Traditional Medicine Specialists and Practitioners will discuss the most up-to-date research and clinical applications focusing on whole-person, patient-centred care for optimal health and wellbeing.
3rd International Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine ''Exploring New Horizons in Traditional & Alternative Medicine"
- Event Cordinator : Organizing Committee Members of the 3rd International Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine
- Venue : Rome, Italy
- Event date : June 24, 2024 - June 25, 2024
This Traditional Medicine conference will provide a broad range of academic disciplines in natural product which will be emphasized from the discovery of natural products from natural sources through the clinical uses to attract researchers that are contributing in the field of traditional and alternative medicine. It includes a wide range of Keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, Workshops, Exhibitions and Career development programs.This conference could be an excellent occasion that brings along novel and worldwide blend of monster, driving colleges and Institutions making the gathering a perfect stage to share mastery, encourage coordinated efforts over the world and reveal advancements in Traditional & Alternative Medicines.