Indigenous Peoples

“We respect the sacred wisdom of each religion, spiritual expression and indigenous tradition.” - URI Principle 2
Caminhos Da Terra CC Indigenous Blessing

Indigenous voices have been an essential part of URI since its beginning. Cooperation Circles act to protect Indigenous peoples' rights to live and thrive in accordance with their traditions.

Examples of our work in this Action Area:

  • Comunidad Cosmica CC, in Buenos Aires, Argentina preserves Indigenous cultures' rich oral histories by publishing written stories.
  • 1God CC, in Clayton, Victoria, Australia, leads a movement to return uncovered Aboriginal human remains for dignified burial in accordance with Aboriginal traditions.
  • Indlondlo Zulu Dancers Cultural and Art Centre, in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, keeps traditional Zulu dances, costume, and culture alive through classes and performances.

The URI delegation delivers prayers and sacred water from around the world as part of the Interfaith Day of Prayer at the Oceti Sakowin Camp on December 4, 2016. URI has a long history of honoring Indigenous traditions, protecting the environment, and creating cultures of peace, justice, and healing for the Earth and all living beings.

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Latin America and the Caribbean
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Community Building
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Indigenous Peoples
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As you know, it is not the institutional policy of URI to support the Circles of Cooperation with fondos. However, in the Asamblea Regional de Chile 2014, the possibility of providing some type of support to promote initiatives of the CCs that need support, given the socio-economic and cultural characteristics of other Latin American and Caribbean communities, was planted.

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Spiritual Reflection for the Day of Indigenous Peoples

Latin America and the Caribbean
Community Building
Environment
Indigenous Peoples
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue

Last Monday, April 19, the members of the Indigenous Peoples CCs of Argentina and the Cosmic Community participated in a spiritual reflection meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day. This activity took place at 4 pm, Argentine time in the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Government House.Last Monday, April 19, the members of the Indigenous Peoples CCs of Argentina and the Cosmic Community participated in a spiritual reflection meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day. This activity took place at 4 pm, Argentine time in the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Government House.