August 6, 2011: International Day of the World's Indigenous People Event

The United Nations declared August 6, 1995 to be "International Day of the World's Indigenous People." In celebration of this historic occasion, events have been organized by members of the Ainu community every year.

Please contact AINU PRIDE PRODUCTIONS if you would like to attend but require further details or assistance.

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16th Annual 2011 International Day of the World's Indigenous People Event

Date/Time: August 6 (Saturday) 10:00-15:00

Venue: Hokkaido Christian Center Hall

(Kita 7-jo Nishi 6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo)

Panel Discussion: "On a Vision for Realization of Rights"

Panelists:

Hideo Akibe (Assistant Director, International Section of Hokkaido Ainu Association)

Koji Yuuki (Representative, Ainu Art Project)

Shiro Kayano (Director, Shigeru Kayano Nibutani Ainu Museum)

Uemura Hideaki

Facilitator:

Yupo Abe (Hokkaido Ainu Association)

Lecture: "Vision, Policy, and Action for Realization of Indigenous Rights"

Hideaki Uemura (Representative, Citizen’s Diplomacy Center; Professor, Keisen University)

Performances by:

Ainu Art Project, Ankoraci Menoko Utar

Contact: Hokkaido Ainu Association (TEL: 011-221-0426, FAX: 011-221-0672)

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