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United Nations, NY -
A
drum calling by a delegation of Lakota (Sioux) people opened the morning
ceremony of the fifth commemoration of the International Day of the World's
Indigenous People. Held on August 9, 1999 at United Nations Headquarters
in New York City, this historic gathering brought together hundreds of
Indigenous Peoples representatives and their allies, for two days of panel
discussions, cultural presentations and workshops.
The
events were sponsored by the Office of the High Commissionerfor Human
Rights, the International Labor Association (ILO), the UN Department of
Public Information and the NGO Committee on the UN International Decade
ofthe World's Indigenous Peoples.
At
the opening ceremony, statements by Ms. Gillian Sorenson, on behalf of
UN SecretaryGeneral, Kofi Anon, and Mr. Bacre Ndiaye for the High Commissioner
of HumanRights, Mary Robinson, both reiterated UN commitment to the world's
IndigenousPeoples.
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Dr.
Arvol Lookinghorse, 19th
Generation Keeper of the Sacred Buffalo Calf Pipe,
with Vanessa Inarunikia, Director of Presencia Taina at the United Nations.
Photo: R. Hernandez
The
Master of Ceremonies for the morning activity was Mr.Roberto Mucaro Borrero
(Taino), UCTP Spokesperson, and Vice-Chair of the NGO Committee on the
International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.Following the opening
statements, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th Generation Keeper of the
Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, conducted the "World Sacred Pipe Ceremony
for Peace".
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