Brazil:Bishops warn of genocide of uncontacted Indians 3 August 2006Bishops and other religious leaders in the Amazonian state of Mato Grosso are warning that uncontacted Indians of the Rio Pardo are 'suffering the imminent threat of genocide'.
UK:UK: Shamans from Amazon on unique music tour 25 May 2006For the first time, a group of Mehinaku shaman musicians from the Brazilian Amazon will tour the UK. They will perform with the renowned Brazilian singer and composer, Marlui Miranda, and British musicians.
Brazil:Isolated tribes celebrate land victory 22 May 2006Two of Brazil's smallest and most isolated tribes now face a more secure future after President Lula ratified (signed into law) their land. The signing of the decree took place on Brazil's national 'Indian Day', April 19.
Brazil:Kayapó set to fight massive dam project 27 April 2006Mebegokre Kayapó Indians have vowed to oppose the building of five dams along the Xingu River in Amazonia. Two hundred Kayapó met recently to discuss the dams, which they fear will have a devastating impact on their land.
Brazil:Indians 'Lulas government is bad for us' 11 April 2006Five hundred and fifty leaders from eighty-six Brazilian tribes have written an open letter slamming President Lulas governments record on indigenous peoples.
Brazil:Indigenous children dying as health crisis deepens 24 March 2006Since the Brazilian government's national health foundation, FUNASA, took over indigenous health care from non-governmental organistions last year, indigenous organisations report that diseases are spreading unchecked.
Brazil:Recognition of Indian land may be limited 17 January 2006The president of FUNAI, Brazils Indian Affairs department, has implied that Brazil may start to limit recognition of Indian territory because Indians already have enough land.
