The Tapajó Indigenous Leaders Fighting to Save their River

When we think of the Amazon, we often think of pristine, wild nature. What we don’t expect to see is vast ferries and barges.
But that’s exactly what the Tapajó people in the Brazilian Amazon are seeing. Activist and filmmaker Priscila Tapajowara documents how modern transportation is impacting her community, as their river undergoes significant changes to make way for the shipping industry.
This is part of X44 Vida Carbon’s exciting initiative with Earthrise and Aurora Media Worldwide to spotlight frontline stories, and elevate the important work of community leaders driving change in their local communities.
Huge thank you to our incredible creatives: Priscila Tapajowara, Kevin Patel, Choked Up, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Kevin Mtai, Tejas Sidnal, Aurora Media Worldwide, and Earthrise for making this series possible.
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