Connecting Indigenous Cultures Across the World
International Indigenous Cultural Ambassador, abbreviated as IICA, is an international initiative established to promote Indigenous identity, cultural diplomacy, international friendship, leadership, collaboration and meaningful participation among Indigenous Peoples.
IICA provides a platform for Indigenous cultural ambassadors to represent their communities, introduce their cultural heritage, share traditional knowledge, strengthen international networks and encourage mutual respect between Indigenous Peoples and the wider global community.
Through cultural exchange, education, arts, advocacy, community engagement and international cooperation, IICA works to strengthen the visibility and dignity of Indigenous Peoples. The initiative also supports the preservation of Indigenous languages, traditions, customary values, ancestral knowledge and sustainable relationships with nature.
IICA connects Indigenous organisations, governments, educational institutions, cultural communities, researchers, artists, youth leaders and international partners to create opportunities for dialogue, capacity building, cultural promotion and collective action.
