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Category Archives: Indigenous
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Its boiling in Florencia, Caqueta. In Bogotá, it is cold and urban and anywhere outside of Bogotá is tropical and hot hot hot. I am in Florencia for two days to help USAID decide if we will work to slow down the … Continue reading
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I visited La Guajira twice in the past two weeks. La Guajira is the Northernmost state in Colombia, bordering Venezuela and running along the Carribean coast. Half of its population is indigenous. I knew very little about the Wayúu before … Continue reading
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When Heather and I arrived at the Amacayacu National Park in the Amazonia, we had no plan. After several years of traveling together, we have our own travel style worked out. We agree on certain basic needs and we both … Continue reading
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You know how much I love poporos, but, you may not know that poporos are not sold in Colombia–anywhere. Whenever I meet Jose Raul, my Arhuacan friend, I am always hoping to receive one. So far no luck, only men … Continue reading
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We step down into what looks like a drainage ditch on to a long-tail boat. This is the Amazon? All of the boat people wear little-kid rain-boots, it is profoundly muddy, and the rubber boots keep you from slipping. If … Continue reading
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Four-hours later, we arrive at Nabusímake, the one man authorized to speak for the community, the Governor–this one in front of me with the sparkling dentures–has been waiting for us since morning. Although Wilbur and Juan Raul have given me … Continue reading
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Like any aspiring anthropologist, I get to my hotel room and google “Arhuacos.” National Geographic, Ted, and Lonely Planet all have useful introductions to my host’s community. I make a mental note to myself that today, as we make the … Continue reading
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