Posts Tagged ‘isolated indigenous peoples’
New StoryMap Shows the Fight for Survival of Isolated Indigenous Peoples in South America
The Amazon Conservation Team (ACT) has launched a first-of-its-kind interactive StoryMap, A Fight for Survival, that shows the territorial areas of Isolated Indigenous Peoples in South America—communities who do not maintain regular contact, or have never had contact, with non-Indigenous peoples as an intentional act of self-determination and resistance to colonization. Created in collaboration with the International Working Group…
Read MoreChristian Science Monitor Highlights Landmark Protection of Isolated Indigenous Territory in Colombia
The Amazon Conservation Team (ACT) was recently highlighted in The Christian Science Monitor’s Points of Progress column for its role in a landmark conservation and human rights victory in Colombia. The article celebrates the official recognition of 2.7 million acres as off-limits to development and human contact, safeguarding the isolated Yuri-Passé people. ACT was recognized…
Read More“Intangible Zone” Documentary Highlights the Protection of Isolated Indigenous Peoples
Discover the upcoming documentary Intangible Zone, focusing on the protection of the isolated Yuri-Passé people in the Colombian Amazon. Directed by Greg Méndez López, this film highlights the importance of safeguarding Indigenous cultures and the Amazon ecosystem. Join the sneak preview screening with insights from the director and experts.
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