The indigenous habitats destruction is a complex and very divided topic
The indigenous habitats destruction is a complex and very divided topic
The destruction of the indigenous habitat impacts on their health, making them susceptible to diseases brought by no-natives. For living in remote areas with a difficult access, they face risk of many diseases.
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Indigenous people in Amazônia have territorial rights since 1988. They protect the forests with low deforestation rate, being considered the "Guardians of the Forest" by UN in 2021.
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Reports about the violence against Brazilian indigenous people, with 2018 dada, shows a severe increase in violence against this people, especially for the occupation of their territory.\
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The idea emerged thanks to the book called
"Whenever we say goodbye”, or “Oré Awé Roirua Ma”,
written by Kara Werá Jecupé and published in 2002,
this book tells the story of the young indigenous warrior Txukarramãe.
and tells about Kaká Werá Jecupé path in search of his ancestral roots,
traveling through villages, experiencing espiritual rituals among Tapuia and Guarani people,
next to his concerns on seeing all his people culture erasde by the São Paulo's unbridled development.
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* The same TI can be affected by various types of invasion, natural resources exploration or damage to property.
| Type of invasion or damage to indigenous property (2021) | Affected TI's |
|---|---|
| Illegal extraction of wood, sand, chestnut and other natural resources | 58 |
| Illegal hunting and/or fishing | 57 |
| Damage to the environment | 54 |
| Invasion of possession by farmers and/or squatters | 52 |
| Deforestation | 48 |
| Digging or mining | 44 |
| Land-grabbing and/or land allotment | 33 |
| Farming (cattle breeding, monocultures, leasing land, etc) | 27 |
| Damage to property (destruction of houses, fences, prayer houses, etc) | 26 |
| Fire or burning | 24 |
| Works and developments within or with a direct impact on the TI | 20 |
| Use of pesticides | 17 |
| Withdrawal, retention or pollution of water and rivers | 16 |
| Invasions with armed attacks and/or threats | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Drug dealing | 5 |
| Tourism | 5 |
