indigenous people

In the Fight to Defend the Amazon, This Indigenous Community’s Secret Weapon Is Science

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MAIKIUANTS, Ecuador—By the time Olger Kitiar reached the ridge, his shirt was wet with sweat, clinging to his back. Built with the solid frame of a linebacker, he moved through the rainforest with a quick, even rhythm that defied the steep, slick climb.  Then he froze. “Stop,” he hissed in Spanish, his hand snapping up. … Read more

Last, but not least: Advancing the lives of India’s neglected Indigenous peoples

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India’s Adivasi communities enjoy a deep connection to the forest and their homeland, and the Catholic Church works to support them through education, medical assistance, and community development. By Anubha George, CNEWA Mongala walks out of his hut of mud and bamboo and greets his visitors with folded hands. “Namaste,” he says.  He smiles and invites them … Read more