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[COMING SOON] Arazaire

Resistance in Defense of Their Territory

Location

Arazaire I Peru

Released

Coming Soon

Duration

00:09:00

Tags
  • Ancestral Knowledge
  • Biodiversity
  • Emerging Filmmakers
  • Indigenous Made Film
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Indigenous Solutions
  • Land Rights

The video tells the story of Erick Oswaldo Aguirre Tije from the Native Community of Arazaire, his people, and his role in protecting their ancestral lands. In 2014, as president of his community, he faced challenges such as the loss of territory due to agriculture, mining, and forestry concessions.

Celso and Marcia, other community members, speak about the changes and challenges they have encountered with the arrival of the road and the influence of outsiders. They emphasize the importance of preserving cultural expressions and ancestral knowledge. Marcia mentions the defense of the territory since 1975 and the fight against overlapping mining rights.

Bronilaws adds that the history of the Arazaire people is filled with love for their land and bravery, highlighting the figure of Sambacuti, a legendary warrior and curaca. Everyone agrees on the urgent need to protect the wisdom and knowledge of the Arazaire people so that they are not lost.

Spanish:

Arazaire: La Resistencia en Defensa de su Territorio

El video trata de Erick Oswaldo Aguirre Tije de la Comunidad Nativa Arazaire, de su pueblo y su rol en la protección de los territorios ancestrales. En 2014, como presidente de su comunidad, enfrentó retos como la pérdida de territorio debido a la agricultura, minería y concesiones forestales.

Celso y Marcia, otros miembros de la comunidad, hablan sobre los cambios y desafíos que han enfrentado con la llegada de la carretera y la influencia de personas de otras regiones. Destacan la importancia de preservar las manifestaciones culturales y el conocimiento ancestral. Marcia menciona la protección del territorio desde 1975 y la lucha contra la superposición de derechos mineros.

Bronilaws añade que la historia del pueblo Arazaire está llena de amor por su tierra y valentía, mencionando al curaca Sambacuti, un guerrero legendario. Todos coinciden en la necesidad de proteger la sabiduría y el conocimiento del pueblo Arazaire para que no se pierdan.

Producers

  • Profile

    Erick Aguirre is the president of the Native Community ARAZAIRE during the 2017-2019 period. He has been producing audiovisual content ...

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