VOICED: Brazil's native cultures threatened by World Cup preparations

VOICED: Brazil's native cultures threatened by World Cup preparations

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Indigenous Brazilians have been occupying Rio's Old Indian Museum for six years to prevent its demolition for a World Cup-related redevelopment. They aim to transform it into a cultural center and university. Despite the city's plans to replace it with a shopping center, the indigenous community is determined to preserve their cultural heritage and use the space as a global cultural meeting point. The struggle is ongoing, with fears of eviction looming.

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What cultural significance does the Old Indian Museum hold for the indigenous tribes?

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In what ways do the indigenous people express their resistance to the redevelopment plans?

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