VOICED : Cacique Raoni: jovenes indigenas se alejan de su cultura

Raoni Metuktire, a prominent Kayapó leader, expresses concern over the disinterest of Brazilian indigenous youth in their ancestral cultures. He emphasizes the importance of youth continuing the fight for indigenous rights. Raoni gained international fame in 1989 alongside Sting to protect the Amazon. Recently, he participated in the Terra Libre camp in Brasília, where indigenous leaders highlighted threats to their territories and customs.

Who is Raonime Tuktire?

• A famous singer

• A leader of the Kayapó people

• A conservationist from the USA

• A Brazilian politician

What is Raoni's main concern about the younger generation?

• Their focus on education

• Their lack of interest in modern technology

• Their disinterest in traditional culture and customs

• Their unwillingness to travel

What significant event did Raoni participate in 1989?

• A political campaign

• A world tour with a famous singer

• An international sports event

• A scientific conference

What was the purpose of the Terra Libre camp?

• To launch a new environmental policy

• To promote tourism in the Amazon

• To gather indigenous representatives and address threats to their territories

• To celebrate indigenous music

What did the indigenous representatives denounce during the Terra Libre camp?

• A new educational reform

• A conservative offensive threatening their lands and customs

• An increase in urban development

• A lack of healthcare facilities