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Constitutional Revision in Brazil: A Threat to Indigenous Rights

Constitutional_Revision_In_Brazil_A_Threat_To_Indigenous_Rights.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Constitutional Revision, Kayapo, land rights, Yanomami

Creator: : Array

The Brazilian 1988 constitution expired October 1993 and is due to be revised. If it is revised, negative public attitudes indicate that there is reason for indigenous populations to worry that they will lose rights granted to them under the 1988…

Indigenous Triumph in Brazilian Courts

Indigenous_Triumph_In_Brazilian_Courts.pdf

Keywords: : Anilton Antonio Pompermayer, Brazil, Hahaintesu Reserve, Indigenous Rights Core (NDI)

This article is about the Brazilian Federal Court of Appeals upholding the rights of indigenous peoples in case between the Indigenous Rights Core and Parachi Maginco and Impar timber companies.

On-Going Violence Against Macuxi

On-Going_Violence_Against_Macuxi.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, demarcation, Democlides Albuquerque Carneiro, Macuxi

Conflicts of the demarcation of indigenous lands between the Macuxi and land owners in Brazil leads to the death of Democlides Albuquerque Carneiro.

Millions of $$$ for Genetic Survival

abyayala_v06n01_02_p037.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Human Genome Project, Yanomami

The Human Genome Project wants to collect samples from the Yanomami.

Suicides Plague the Guarani-Kaiowa

abyayala_v06n01_02_p024.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Guarani Kaiowa, suicide

Creator: : Array

Suicide rates climb in Indian communities.

An Urgent Plea from the Surui

abyayala_v06n01_02_p024.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, rondonia, Surui

The Surui ask for help with security.

UNI, CIMI, and Others Sign Agreement to Cooperate

abyayala_v06n01_02_p023.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, CIMI, UNI

Indigenous organizations agree to work together for a common goal.

Tikuna Massacre Update

abyayala_v06n01_02_p022.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Tikuna

Finding justice for the Tikuna massacre proves to be difficult.

"We Need to Survive!": A Message from Davi Kopenawa Yanomami

We_Need_To_Survive.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Collor de Mello Fernando, FUNAI, Yanomami David Kopenawa

Creator: : Array

An excerpt from a speech given by David Kopenawa Yanomami.

Brazil: Constitutional Revision Threatens Indigenous Rights

Constitutional Revision Threatens Indigenous Rights.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, Constitutional Revision, Indigenous reserves

The 1993 Constitutional revision worries Indigenous groups in Brazil, in regards to demarcation of indigenous reserves and exploitation of natural resources on Indigenous lands.

Brazil: Violence Against Indian Peoples in Brazil in 1992

Violence Against Indian Peoples in Brazil in 1992.pdf

Keywords: : Brazil, CIMI, Crime, Violence

An annual 1992 report in Brazil shows that violence and disease are the cause of many indigneous deaths.

Brazil: Stopping The Clearing Of Timber From Indigenous Lands

Stopping The Clearing Of Timber From Indigenous Lands.pdf

Keywords: : Arawete, Brazil, Lumber industry, Nucleus of Indigenous Rights, Para

The Nucleus for Indigenous Rights in Brazil filed a suit to halt logging activities on Indigenous reserves.

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