Honor and Celebrate Our Native Cultures!

In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this date to be celebrated every year. Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years. Yet throughout history, their rights have always been violated. Indigenous peoples today, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life.

The state of Guerrero, Mexico is one of the most diverse in the country. There are approximately 600,000 indigenous people living in Guerrero, about 20% of the total population of the state. There are more than 20 different native languages spoken by its inhabitants, but the principal one spoken is Náhuatl. Many Mexicans of African descent live in the Costa Chica Region of the state. For more information, see: The State of Guerrero is Full of Rich History, Culture and, Ethnic Diversity