Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, an observance created by the United Nations to draw attention to the distinct cultures of indigenous peoples and to support measures that protect their rights. This year’s theme is indigenous peoples’ migration and movement, highlighting questions of indigenous identity and rights, particularly as people migrate within and between countries.
Ruins of Inca temples and terraces on Huayna Picchu, Peru
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The Cathedral of Florence, Italy
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Is that a face in the sand?
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Fiddlehead fern fronds
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World Rivers Day
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Does it swim in slow motion too?
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Cappadocia, Türkiye
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Of balloons and lost pantaloons
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Cousins Day
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Mother s Day
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Burchells zebras for International Zebra Day
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Glacial spires in the fog
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Bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, Australia
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, India
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National Bird Day
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Oymyakon, Russia
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Mexican giant cardon cactus
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Daylight saving time
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Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
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Amelia Earhart
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A lush, green escape
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Valentines Day
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Winter solstice
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Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
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Of moose and Maine
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The (Inca) empire strikes back
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Put your helmet on, we’re going for a hike
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Happy 50th for the National Trails System!