The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

The Political History of Native Hawaiians
Presented by the Honolulu City Council and the Mayor's Office of Culture and Arts, this discussion explores the history of Native Hawaiian engagement at the state, federal, and international levels of government, while also elaborating funding and legal threats facing...