International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
7 August 2026 | 17:00
Unity Hub Berlin – Inner Courtyard
An evening dedicated to the culture, heritage, and identities of the Indigenous Peoples of the Black Sea Region.
Organized by KERMEN – Crimean Cultural Center in Germany
With the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany Ukrainische Botschaft
The event will create a space for dialogue between representatives of politics, academia, and civil society, focusing on cultural preservation, identity, current challenges, and the future of Indigenous communities.
Programme
The evening will feature live Crimean music performed by a quartet of traditional folk instruments, an exhibition of Crimean landscapes by artist Diana, a traditional Crimean Coffee Ceremony recognized as an element of Ukraine’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, and two panel discussions in English and German.
Panel Discussion (EN)
Indigenous Peoples of the Black Sea Region: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
Speakers:
Elvis Çolpuh — President of the Assembly of Crimean Organizations
Nina Masol — Second Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Germany
Eva Yakubovska — Board Member at Vitsche e.V.
Moderator: Victoria Savchuk — Civic Activist
Panel Discussion (DE)
Zwischen Herkunft und Zukunft: Indigene Identitäten der Schwarzmeerregion im Wandel
(Between Heritage and the Future: Indigenous Identities of the Black Sea Region in Transition)
Speakers:
Lilia Usik — Member of the Berlin House of Representatives (CDU)
Dr. h.c. Haim Bilga — Board Member of ARIE – Association of the Crimean Karaites
Dmytro Shevchenko, LL.M. — Chancellor of the Ukrainian Free University in Munich
An evening of dialogue, cultural exchange, and reflection on the heritage, identity, and future of Indigenous Peoples of the Black Sea Region.
📍 Unity Hub Berlin
📅 7 August 2026
🕔 17:00
Registration via:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXBF9i2KNsYRv7SofsLcWsuKxOSsgO5c0hg_cTBswfdKOINw/viewform
