The Kayapo Tribe

Conclusion

The Kayapo tribe are very important to our community and the rainforest. The Kaypo tribe are strong against the destruction of rainforest. Even though once they destroyed the rainforest for a living they realised their faults and are now protecting their land. The rainforest.

The Kayapo Tribe

Why the Kayapo tribe Live in the Rainforest

The Kayapo Tribe live in the rainforest because it's their home. They have established a strong relationship with the rainforest. They take what they need and try not to harm the rainforest.

The Xingu river is essential for their everyday life. The Kayapo also rely on the forest for food and medicine that can be found in the forest.

The Kayapo tribe have a strong belief in protecting their home. They have been involved in many important movements like the Kararo dam project which was when their home and land was at risk from deforestation to make a dam.

THE KAYAPO TRIBES NAME MEANS THOSE WHO LOOK LIKE MONKEYS

HISTORY- 1

The Kayapo tribe have a long history with contact with others. Since the initial arrival of the Europeans 500 years ago the Kayapo tribe were forced to immigrate further West into the rainforest. The result of this was invasions, lost land, habitat, suffering from the introduction of diseases that accompanied the arrival of outsiders.

But the Kayapo tribe also prospered through contacts with the media and commerce. Their tribe became rich in the 1980's by employing white outsiders to log tree species on their land. The practice of logging tree ceased when logging was outlawed on indigenous lands. The Kayapo tribe then decided that their future lay in the preservation of the rainforest. They worked with Sting and the late Anita Roddickof the body shop to help raise awareness about the destruction of the Amazon.

History-2

Sting and Annita Roddick were an important vocal part of the global media campaign that brought the Amazon to the forefront of environmental debates.

THE KAYAPO TRIBE IS VITAL TO THE RAINFOREST PROTECTING IT FROM DESTRUCTION.

Culture-3

The rope headdress is a symbol for cotton rope which the first Kayapo believed descended from the sky.

Some of the traditional ceremonies of the Kayapo Tribe last for many months. These can mark the beginning and end of seasons as well as rites of passage (rites of passages mark the new stage of someones life).

The Kayapo tribes beliefs are linked to the environment, on which they rely on sustenance and material resources.

Culture-2

The culture of the Kayapo tribe is characteristically rich and complex. Their appearance is highly decorative and colourful. They use face and body paint, beads and feathers.

The Kayapo tribe believe that their ancestors learnt how to live communally from social insects such as bees.

Women shave distinctve V shapes into their scalp.

Men ceremonially wear flamboyant Kayapo headresses with outwardly radiating feathers representing the universe.

The Kararo Dam Project

THE KAYAPO TRIBE LIVE IN THE SOUTHERN TRIBUTARIES OF THE AMAZON RAINFOREST ALONGSIDE THE XINGU RIVER

In 1989 the Kayapo gained global attention because of a proposal to create six hydroelectric dams within their territory. This threatened to devastate their way of life. Through mass protest the Kayapo were able to draw support from celebrities and the global media. Protests culminated in a mass rally in Altamira during the February of 1989. This drew the eyes of the world to the threat they faced. The world bank was then pressured into denying the loan which would fund the creation of the dams.

The Kararo Dam Project

The Kayapo tribe incorporates a great deal of traditional myth, ritual and cosmology. They honour the importance of the earths relationships.

Culture-1

The Kayapo Tribes name means:

THOSE WHO LOOK LIKE MONKEYS.

Their name is based on a mens ritual involving monkey masks.

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