on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to working with the indigenous peoples of Peru, on the occasion of the international day of these communities.
"We reaffirm our commitment to working with the country's indigenous peoples! Let us continue working together promoting their conservation and protection," the government agency expressed via its official Twitter account.
Indigenous peoples represent a great variety of people: 5,000 different groups based in 90 countries.
Indigenous peoples are part of our history and origin. They contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures. Similarly, they have been recognized as common heritage of humanity.
Peru is a culturally-diverse country, where close to six million Peruvians self-identify as part of indigenous or native peoples, the Ministry of Culture reported.
In Peru, there are 55 indigenous or native peoples, who speak one of 48 indigenous or native languages, preserve all or part of their distinctive institutions (cultural practices, such as dance, music, clothing, among others). They also self-identify as part of a particular or collective social group.
In addition, 5,200 Peruvians live in isolated indigenous communities. They have not developed relationships with society or decided not to continue them.
Meanwhile, 2,256 live in communities in initial contact. It means they have begun to relate to members of society.