Tag Indigenous rights

Chief Tapi Yawalapiti: Guardian of the Upper Xingu Legacy

Tapi Yawalapiti is the Chief and Guardian of the Upper Xingu Legacy, carrying forward the mission of his late father, the revered Chief Aritana. He leads the Yawalapiti people and the Instituto Aritana to protect the Upper Xingu’s forests, rivers, and cultural survival. Tapi is a globally recognized Indigenous leader, blending ancestral wisdom with modern advocacy. His work focuses on regeneration, cultural preservation, and fighting for Indigenous rights and autonomy in Brazil.

Ailton Krenak: Indigenous Voice, Nature Philosopher, and Guardian of the Earth

Ailton Krenak is the indigenous voice who became the first Immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. His powerful philosophy invites us to postpone the end of the world, challenging anthropocentrism and defending nature as a living organism. Immerse yourself in his history of resistance and the essential ideas of one of Brazil's greatest thinkers.