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Disinherited – Indians in Brazil

Survival, 2001– 2nd edition (pp 100)

This full colour book, illustrated by fabulous photographs, tells the history of Brazilian Indians from the time of the European invasion. It focuses on Brazil’s most vulnerable peoples, telling the stories of some of the most isolated tribes. It also explores more general themes, such as shamanism, first contact with outsiders, and land. The book contains many first hand testimonies told here for the first time.

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Die If You Must by John Hemming

Die if You Must is the last in John Hemming’s definitive trilogy on the history of indigenous peoples in Brazil. It covers the twentieth century, a period when many Indian tribes faced massive upheaval and change, as pressure on their lands intensified. Read more about this book= and where to purchase it.

 
 

Canada's Tibet - the killing of the Innu

Survival, 1999 (pp 52)

The Innu of eastern Canada have one of the highest suicide rates in the world. This illustrated report describes their way of life, religion and society, and investigates their current situation. It explains how their forced transformation from a nomadic hunting people into a settled and dependent population has brought terrible social problems, and details the Innu’s own suggestions for regaining control of their land and their future.

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Indians of the Americas - invaded but not conquered

Survival, 1992 (pp 21)

This illustrated colour report offers a brilliant introduction to the Indian peoples of the Americas. It describes the violent and destructive invasion they have experienced for more than 500 years, as well as their resistance to it. Focusing on different themes, it illustrates the various problems tribal peoples in the Americas face today through the stories of individual tribes. The best introduction to the subject, ideal for older children as well as adults.

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Guardians of the sacred land

Survival, 1994 (pp 21)

Survival’s full colour report on the Hopi & Arhuaco examines in detail the philosophies and religions of these deeply spiritual tribes, as well as exploring the problems they face today

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