Representatives of the Alto Cauamé, Amajari, Baixo Cotingo, Murupu, Surumu, Serras, Raposa, Itacutú, Wai Wai, Serra da Lua and Tabaio regions passed on reports on the situation of indigenous communities and regional planning, on Saturday morning (4).
Scores were presented on the floods that affected the regions of Raposa, Serras, Surumu, Baixo Cotingo and Itacutú, causing losses of traditional seeds and gardens, in addition to leaving families homeless. Illegal mining was also mentioned by the representatives of the regions, who expressed concern about the destruction of the environment and the pollution of rivers.
"Our fish and waters are contaminated, and illegal mining continues to operate, affecting the lives of the communities of the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Land. We need the agencies to act permanently to combat this crime", said the leadership.
Alexandre Waiwai shared with the leaders the achievement of completing his doctorate in Social Anthropology, in addition to expressing gratitude for strengthening the autonomy of the Wai Wai people, through the support of the Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR).
"Our region was contemplated in the first public notice of the Rutî Fund, which supported our projects. We are producing cocoa in the Jatapuzinho community. This is the period of collecting the nuts, which is very important for us. We gather the whole family to participate in the activity and we ourselves flow the production to states such as Pará, São Paulo and Manaus, through our association", said Alexandre Wai Wai.
The leaders also highlighted sustainable agriculture projects in community, regional and family gardens, sustainable livestock, workshops on prevention, combating and combating violence against indigenous women, traditional medicine, handicrafts, cutting and sewing, among other initiatives.
"The Alto Cauamé region works with traditional medicine in the territory. We have our plants and we are always willing to help with the production of home remedies", highlighted the coordinator of women in the Alto Cauamé region, Valterlina Pinto.
At the end of the table, the executive coordination of the CIR thanked the information passed on by the leaders and reaffirmed the support, welcome and strengthening of the organization's base regions.
"Thank you very much for the information that everyone has brought about your regions. Despite the challenges, you are here, together, presenting the reality of each territory. The CIR reaffirms its commitment, as an organization, to fight for the rights and autonomy of indigenous peoples", concluded the General Tuxaua of the CIR Women's Movement, Kelliane Wapichana.