Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Mato Grosso do Sul
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THE INDIGENOUS MOVEMENT AND HOPE
Even with the total neglect of the State in resolving their
territorial problems and their conditions lacking food and social
sustainability, the indigenous peoples of Mato Grosso do Sul have
become increasingly organized in the struggle for their rights.
The search for a better comprehension of their difficulties and
the creation of unified efforts causes the indigenous movement
to produce increasingly permanent forums of reflection and
articulation, developing an important political role that translates
their concerns and that enables a greater indigenous activism
engaging with the Brazilian government.
The indigenous assemblies make possible the expression of
reflections among the various leaders and their communities,
where their claims take shape and the solidarity in diversity of
the different groups still experiencing the same problems, bring
vitality to the quotidian experience of daily struggles, in the hope
of better days. The exchange of information is major, and the
support of organizations in defense of human rights and those of
the social movements have been relevant to the confrontation of
the problems.
Thus, it is conceivable that the struggles and the claims for
territorial demarcation of the Kaiowá Guarani and Terena
peoples will never cease. The voice of the indigenous peoples
will be increasingly amplified to the surrounding society and to
the Brazilian State, nurturing the hope for victories and of peace
ultimately in solidarity and communion, in a society that respects
the existing ethnic and cultural diversity.View entire presentation