Expansion, Exploration and Resistance

Arassari Pataxó is a leader, teacher and spokesperson of the Pataxó People from the Barra Velha Territory in the state of Bahia, Brazil. He defines himself as “a warrior who fights for respect and for the rights of Indigenous peoples in Brazil.” He coordinates the pedagogical project “Indigenous Day is Every Day,” and through his vision and leadership, Arassari strives to open the world’s eyes to the importance of keeping Indigenous peoples on their land, showing how they respect and live with it. “We are considered the guardians of the forest,” he has said. “We are the barrier between destruction and preservation.” Please join us for this timely, meaningful and important conversation.

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