Beads, fabrics and more! Join delegates from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) for a craft fair, where you can experience an exquisite array of hand-made arts and crafts, including captivating jewelry, textiles and handbags. Appreciate unique artistry and support Indigenous artisans from around the world.

When: Wednesday, 17 April, 9:00 – 15:00

Where: Church Centre for the United Nations, 8th Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

Organized by: , American Indian Law Alliance, Tonatierra

The craft fair is organized in conjunction with UNPFII, which is the largest global gathering of Indigenous Peoples. The theme of this year’s global gathering spotlights Indigenous Peoples’ rights to self-determination and the voices of Indigenous youth. A key component in ensuring the right to self-determination is access to financing, to enable Indigenous Peoples to better assert their rights, pursue their economic, social and cultural development and fund their governance structures, as stipulated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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