A new generation of Indigenous journalists is changing how stories from the Amazon are told, emphasizing local voices.
U.N. leader highlights Indigenous voices
Wajã Xipai interviews António Guterres
Sumaúma project promotes local narratives
Mycelium program fosters journalist collaboration
Unique storytelling blends cultures
Creativity challenges traditional journalism norms
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recently stressed the importance of Indigenous communities in protecting nature and fighting climate change. He spoke just before the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil.
Indigenous Voices Impact Climate Dialogue
Guterres emphasized that Indigenous perspectives are crucial for meaningful climate action. Wajã Xipai, a young journalist from the Xipaia people, understood this well as he prepared his questions for Guterres for the interview.
Xipai approached the interview from his unique background, considering how Indigenous people bear the brunt of “global greed.” His question focused on addressing violence against those protecting the rainforest while outsiders benefit.
New Journalism Models Emerge
Sumaúma, a trilingual project founded to amplify Amazon voices, brings together both local and traditional journalists. The project aims to tell local stories authentically, avoiding clichés.
Co-founder Eliane Brum stated that they seek to combine training from established media with Indigenous storytelling methods, creating a collaborative environment.
Mycelium Program Revolutionizes Storytelling
The Mycelium program has expanded opportunities for 23 “forest journalists” since 2023, merging various storytelling forms. This includes narratives from the region’s Elders and innovative multimedia approaches.
Participants have described experiences as transformative, blending traditional and modern storytelling techniques for more impactful journalism.
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