The Kayapo Project embodies a holistic approach to preserving Kayapo culture and territory, rooted in ancestral knowledge. By perpetuating traditional practices such as harvesting Brazil …

In Kayapo mythology, Indigenous People, plants, fish, and other animals transform, thus creating an important kinship relationship between humans and nature. These transformations are the …

The Kayapo people refer to themselves as “Mebengokre” in their native language, which roughly translates to “the people of the big water”. Kayapo’s territory is located on the Central Brazilian …

A core component of the Kayapo Project is the establishment of avenues for generating sustainable streams income for Kayapo communities which are based upon Kayapo traditional …

His warrior spirit, rooted in generations of Kayapo resistance, guides his diplomacy. He speaks not only as a representative of his people but also as a messenger for all Indigenous nations …

As stewards of the land, the Kayapo exemplify the harmonious coexistence between humanity and the natural world, offering a beacon of hope for conservation efforts worldwide. …

The Kayapo people of the Brazilian Amazon use natural dyes—like black from genipap fruit (jenipapo) and red from annatto seeds (urucum)—to create striking body paint designs that …

The vastness and remoteness of Kayapo territory make its protection a formidable challenge. To confront this, the Kayapo and their allies have established guard posts at vulnerable entry …

After traveling through the Brazilian frontier, participants spend almost two weeks with the A’Ukre Kayapo community, immersing themselves in village life and learning about the Amazon forest …

Chief Raoni Metuktire is a legendary Kayapo leader and global defender of the Amazon. Explore his activism, values, and fight for Indigenous rights.