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The '''Parintintin''' are an indigenous population located in [[Brazil]]. They live in two indigenous territories (TIs), TI Ipixuna (215,362 hectares), and TI Nove de Janeiro (228,777 hectares). |
The '''Parintintin''' are an indigenous population located in [[Brazil]]. They live in two indigenous territories (TIs), TI Ipixuna (215,362 hectares), and TI Nove de Janeiro (228,777 hectares).<ref>http://pib.socioambiental.org/pt/povo/parintintin/910</ref> |
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Following contact in 1946, their original population of 4,000 was eventually reduced to 120 after the construction of the Trans-Amazon highway and it's connection with Brazil's [[rubber boom]] which was responsible for increased contact and the spread of disease. As of 2007, the Parintintin have a population of around 400 and live in three villages on two indigenous reserves. |
Following contact in 1946, their original population of 4,000 was eventually reduced to 120 after the construction of the Trans-Amazon highway and it's connection with Brazil's [[rubber boom]] which was responsible for increased contact and the spread of disease. As of 2007, the Parintintin have a population of around 400 and live in three villages on two indigenous reserves. |
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* [http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/csq/csq-article.cfm?id=1993 The Price of Profits] By Zachary Hurwitz (2008) |
* [http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/csq/csq-article.cfm?id=1993 The Price of Profits] By Zachary Hurwitz (2008) |
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Revision as of 14:52, 2 March 2009
The Parintintin are an indigenous population located in Brazil. They live in two indigenous territories (TIs), TI Ipixuna (215,362 hectares), and TI Nove de Janeiro (228,777 hectares).[1]
Following contact in 1946, their original population of 4,000 was eventually reduced to 120 after the construction of the Trans-Amazon highway and it's connection with Brazil's rubber boom which was responsible for increased contact and the spread of disease. As of 2007, the Parintintin have a population of around 400 and live in three villages on two indigenous reserves.
References
- The Price of Profits By Zachary Hurwitz (2008)
Links
- Instituto Socioambiental (Portuguese)
- Parintintin (Portuguese)
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