uncontacted tribes [thinking]
the bbc reported that an isolated tribe was spotted in brazil. the anthropologist in me finds this truly fascinating. it's amazing that there are any uncontacted tribes left in this world. to find evidence of their existence arouses great curiosity but it is exactly this curiosity which has hurt tribes throughout history. we should spread awareness that they exist to help protect their lands but keep our distance to protect their existence. i found this topic to be so interesting that i found a website that deals exactly in this area, of uncontacted tribes and protecting their land/rights. please visit survival international for some great material on the matter.
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J showed this news story to me awhile ago. I've had a huge fascination with indigenous tribes for a long time. This an absolutely stunning discovery that should be forgotten - in the sense that they should be left alone and not forced to be involved in the so-called civilized world.
Posted by: april | July 17, 2008 8:48 AM