10/13/2025
Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous communities across the Americas and around the world. We recognize the deep injustices and inequities Indigenous peoples have face and continue to face due to colonization, displacement, and systemic neglect.
At Doctors for Global Health (DGH), we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and celebrate their leadership in advancing community health and human rights. In Mexico, our partners have worked alongside Indigenous communities to strengthen access to equitable healthcare, promote traditional healing practices, and uplift community-led models of care that center cultural identity and self-determination.
This day serves as a reminder that global health cannot exist without justice for Indigenous peoples. As we reflect, let us recommit to listening, learning, and supporting Indigenous-led movements that defend land, language, and life.
Call to Action:
We invite you to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day not only in words but through action by advocating for policies that protect Indigenous sovereignty, supporting Indigenous health initiatives, and amplifying Indigenous voices in your communities.
Together, we can continue building a world rooted in dignity, respect, and equity for all peoples.
Resources to Learn More:
Native Land Digital - Explore interactive maps of Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties.
National Museum of the American Indian - Learn about Indigenous history, culture, and current issues.
Indian Law Resource Center - Read about efforts to protect the human rights, lands, and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
Cultural Survival - Support Indigenous communities in their self-determination and cultural resilience.
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Learn about global advocacy for Indigenous rights and inclusion.
