Introduction
There are approximately 5,000 Indigenous groups and tribes worldwide which total ~476,000,000 individuals from 90+ countries. They represent ~5,000 cultures, speak ~50% of the world’s languages, and inhabit ~25% of the world’s land.
The purpose of this effort is to form an international cooperative platform consisting of, dedicated to, and act as a mechanism between the Indigenous tribes throughout the world. The International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes will consist exclusively of Indigenous tribes and group members from throughout the world. This will give Indigenous tribes and groups united representation on an international scale creating the ability to assist other tribes in many ways; including, but not limited to: logistics, financial, legal and educational. It will be unique both in its ability to represent Indigenous peoples, tribes and groups across the world and in the size of its representation.
General Information
The organizational efforts will be assisted by the Institute for Natural Philosophy & the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center. Learn more bout the Institute for Natural Philosophy here. Learn more about the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center here. Every effort will be made to reach each single Indigenous tribe and group. This will be accomplished by both direct communication to the tribes, groups, and the international groups that have members and/or representatives from many of the tribes. The Indigenous Advisory Committee will also provide guidance and organizational support. Learn more about committees and get involved here.
Link to provide support:
International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes
Detailed Information
Each Indigenous tribe and group will have the opportunity to have a representative become a member thus having a say and vote in what the International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes does as a collective and with the money raised. The organization will be formed as a self standing not-for-profit entity thus ensuring 100% of funds raised can be utilized as deemed fit. There will be an annual meeting physically based in Knoxville, Tennessee USA although members may attend via live video or audio communication. The annual meeting will take place in conjunction with the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Annual Exposition event which exclusively benefits them. The International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes will have a Trust Fund that will be controlled by them. This is where all the money raised will be kept from the International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Annual Exposition event proceeds as well as all other funds raised.
See our International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Annual Exposition post for details on the event here.
