International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9 each year to raise awareness and respect the rights of the 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living in 90 countries around the world. Indigenous peoples speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.
The observance also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous peoples make to improve the world.
Here are some ways to appreciate people and cultures around the globe:
- Get to know your colleagues, their families and delicious traditions through AECOM’s Global Cookbook, a compilation of favorite recipes from employees around the globe.
- Discover the joy of reading to learn more about peoples and cultures and remote locations around the world.
- Develop new friendships and strengthen existing ones using these conversation tips.
- Appreciate dance styles from across the globe and sign up for a dance class.
- Become an ally by taking the time to understand the experiences of someone from another background, which can broaden your own perspective and enhance others’ well-being.
Expand your global horizons by appreciating Indigenous peoples and cultures across the world. Find more resources to boost your well-being at WellBeingAtAECOM.com.
