On October 27, the general secretary of the indigenous women's movement of the Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR), Maria Betânia, visited the Murupu region, Serra da Moça community, where the traditional medicine kit was delivered. Betânia spoke with the coordinator of women in the region, Valdelia da Silva about the activities and support within the region.
The main purpose of the visit was to formalize the delivery of the traditional medicine kit, which the mothers' club in the region had received. Materials such as stoves, pans, soap molds, bottles and a notebook for cataloguing the material are part of the kit that aims to strengthen the activities of indigenous women in the region. Valdelia da Silva and the local coordinator of traditional medicine Keila Olinda, presented part of the traditional medicines.
"We have soaps to treat wounds, some with cinnamon, crajuru, ointments with mutton tallow, and healing ones with snake oil. Our group of women in the community is called Moça Bonita." Keila said.
Who mentioned the exchange of knowledge between women from Bahia and indigenous women. "Lectures were held, production of medicines, it was very important, I would like to thank the support of the materials and the institutions."
On the occasion, the results of the Cutting and Sewing kit were also presented, the articles made by the community are, children's and adult dresses, bags, sweaters, rugs, among others.
"These materials are the result of our work, hence the importance of implementing the Territorial and Environmental Management Plan (PGTA), of the Serra da Moça Indigenous Land, to continue with activities in our territory," said Valdelia.
Taking advantage of the opportunity of the visit, she invited the CIR and all regions to the fair that will take place between the daysNovember 6th and 7th in the Murupu Region, Serra da Moça Community. The fair is already one of the results of the PGTA, where articles from the management plan will be exhibited and sold, as well as the productions of the communities in the region.
"It is important to show that the implementations of the PGTAs are happening within the regions." said Maria Betânia. Who thanked the coordinators for the Traditional Medicine kit in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy (ERN). And the supporters of the International Institute of Education in Brazil (IEB), Nature and Culture International (NCI), who through the Bem Viver Project assisted in the purchase of the cutting and sewing kit.
