In a political context of constant attacks on indigenous rights and the integrity of territories, the communities of the Murupu, Serras, Baixo Cotingo, Serra da Lua and Raposa ethnoregions held their respective ordinary assemblies in November. The discussions revolved mainly around the thesis of the time frame and land leasing. And to strengthen the policy of the indigenous movement, issues such as sustainability, territorial protection, education and security of peoples were discussed.
During the debates, leaders, women, men and young people vehemently positioned themselves against the thesis of the time frame that removes the right to land that native peoples have had since even before the creation of the Brazilian state.
In the face of constant attacks, they also reinforced that they are prepared to defend their territories when necessary. The time frame thesis, defended by the ruralists, still has no date to be voted on in the Supreme Court.
The regional assemblies are held before the State Assembly of the Indigenous Peoples of Roraima and on an exceptional basis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, other regions decided not to hold their assemblies. The ethnoregions that held their meetings took precautions to avoid contamination by the coronavirus, such as the use of masks and hand sanitizer.
The Executive Coordination of the Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR) was present at the assemblies in order to listen to the main concerns of indigenous leaders.
