The Kaxinawá
The Kaxinawá, widely recognized as the Huni Kuin, are a vibrant Indigenous tribe residing in the dense rainforests of the Brazilian Amazon. Renowned for their…
Brazilian Indigenous Tribes
Here you can find information about various Brazilian Indigenous tribe’s natural environment, traditional culture, and current situation.
All tribes share the same history and are still confronted with various threats. Most tribes show Resilience and find power in (re)connecting with their traditions. Various tribes organize big national cultural festivals where various tribes meet. There is a lot of positive happening.
The Kuntanawa
The Kuntanawa people, once a thriving indigenous tribe in the Amazon, have faced near extinction, primarily due to the violent impacts of the rubber boom…
The Shawãdawa
Resilient People The Shawãdawa, also known as the Arara, are a tribe that inhabits the upper Jurua River basin in Acre, Brazil. This indigenous group…
The Katukina
Guardians of tradition and knowledge in the Amazon. A Rich Cultural Legacy The Katukina are an indigenous tribe belonging to the Pano linguistic family, inhabiting…
The Yawanawá
The Yawanawá (also known as Laminaua, Jaminawa, Yaminawá) are an indigenous group of approximately 1,300 people, residing in small settlements along the Gregorio River. Their…
The Nukini
Feeling with your heart: in a small part of the forest, the people of the Jaguar are reborn. The Nukini people revere the jaguar as…
The Apurinã
The Apurinã (also known as Popkiti) are an indigenous group from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. They primarily inhabit areas along the Purus River in…
The Puyunawa
Spiritual and Ritual Practices The Puyanawa’s spiritual life is closely tied to their natural environment, particularly the rainforest and its biodiversity. They believe that nature…
The Shanenawa
The Shanenawa language, part of the Panoan family, is spoken mainly by the elders. Although it was banned during their time working in rubber plantations,…
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