Beyond bones & stones
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, certain populations are at greater risk than others. We know older people, those who are immunocompromised, and those of certain ethnicity are at greater risk of severe complications of this disease and even death. A particularly high risk population are indigenous peoples with little to no contact. People attending a... Continue Reading →
Anyone remember 2 years ago, when Survival International released some photos of an uncontacted tribe at the border of Brazil and Peru? Well an update came out, a remarkable video showing the tribe and describing what's being done to protect them. Oh and by the way, this is part of BBC's Human Planet. Check out... Continue Reading →
Remember that sensational set of photos of the 'uncontacted' people from the Brazilian-Peruvian Border? Well a couple weeks ago, Simon from HENRY, shared link that I think some of you maybe interested in. The link I speak of is this news piece, "Secret of the 'lost' tribe that wasn't." In the news piece, Peter Beaumont,... Continue Reading →
Survival International, the non-profit organization that helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures has released new aerial photos of uncontacted peoples at the border of Brazil and Peru. The photographs are remarkable, the people are depicted shooting at the aircraft with arrows and throwing stones. You may have... Continue Reading →
Last Thursday I caught Discovery Channel's new reality television show called Last One Standing. The premise of the show is that they take six men and place them in different ethnic groups around the world to learn the respective fighting style and compete on behalf of the ethnic group. It is macho and over produced.... Continue Reading →
