The Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR) through the secretary general of the indigenous women's movement, Maria Betânia Macuxi, delivered last Saturday (10) to the Laje community, Tabalascada indigenous land, Serra da Lua region, a kit for the installation of the flour house.
Ivete Malaquias, from the Wapichana people, was one of the leaders of the Laje community who were present at the delivery of the material. She pointed out that since 2018 the community has been planning the installation of the flour house. "Having this support from the CIR and partners is very important for our production of flour and other derivatives, it will only strengthen us".
"We are here to strengthen the commitment of productions within our territories," said Secretary Maria Betânia. The action is part of the implementation of the Territorial Management Plan (PGTA) that the CIR has been strengthening over the years with the objective of consolidating the sustainable good living of the indigenous peoples of Roraima.
The flour kit contains an oven, a motor and a ball of catitu (for grating cassava). The action was supported by the ICS. The coordinator of the CIR Edinho Batista also accompanied the delivery, which respected the COVID-19 prevention protocols, such as the use of masks by those present and the delivery in an open environment.