United Nations' Indigenous Peoples Day

Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 5-9pm

Celebrate with Indigenous Peoples-Repudiation and subsequent Dismantling of the Doctrine of Discovery with the United Nation’s 2007 Adoption of the Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

5-6 Buffet catered by Oliver’s, native vendors

6-8 Traditional music, speakers-UN updates, Women of Peace Award

Commemorate A&H Bombing in Japan

8:30pm Traditional Japanese Lantern Ceremony

You are invited to celebrate United Nations’ Indigenous Peoples Day with the Indigenous Women’s Initiatives and the WNYPeace Center at the Buffalo Historical Museum, 25 Nottingham Court @ Elmwood Ave N exit of the Scajaquada 198 in Buffalo NY 14216 call 716-873-9644 for directions. 

We are honoring Tonya Frichner, Onondaga Esq. and Diplomat in the United Nations for her work in the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples culminating her life long work.

A free will donation will be accept at the event or you can address youR check and mail it to Indigenous Women’s Initiatives at 1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209, phone 716-332-6988.