Xapiri Ground

WELCOME TO XAPIRI GROUND! We are happy to announce the opening of our new cultural center and flagship in the heart of San Blas, Cusco. xapiriground.org

My interview with social entrepreneur Jack Wheeler on his NGO Xapiri Ground and Amazonian links to new film Tár: hilldavid.substack.com/p/our-mainstay…

Just posted a photo @ Xapiri Ground instagram.com/p/CoNsHmJvme0/…

#Peru police make a violent raid on Lima’s #SanMarcos university to seize demonstrators who had taken part in anti-government marches. Students say they were pushed and kicked, lawyers were barred from entry & prosecutors weren't present. My latest: theguardian.com/world/2023/jan…

“He always had a vocation to serve, to help the poorest,” said the elder brother of Marco Antonio Samillan, the medical student who was fatally shot while tending to an injured protester in clashes with police in #Puno, southern #Peru last week theguardian.com/world/2023/jan…

Just posted a photo @ Comunidad Nativa Shipetiari instagram.com/p/Cno9laRLnix/…

I just liked “Thank You for Your Support” on #Vimeo: vimeo.com/782307126

“I’ve never seen such a nefarious bill in 30 years working for the protection of isolated #Indigenous peoples,” #Peru lawmakers propose bill to strip Indigenous people of protections. By me. theguardian.com/world/2022/dec…

Got the chance to learn about indigenous communities in Peru, enjoy some traditional drinks, and browse local art @xapiriground. If you are in Cusco, it’s definitely worth the visit! They also give amazing book recs:)

In #Peru's #Amazon, Indigenous people are fighting an uneven war with #cocaine mafias with precious little help from the state's armed forces: youtu.be/iWx2yYx6aRI my report with @jorgedlq via @cgtnamerica #Ucayali #drugtrafficking

Peru’s Sierra del Divisor - another example of conservationists violating indigenous rights, by @DavidHillTweets hilldavid.substack.com/p/perus-sierra…

I knew the men murdered in the Amazon—and their alleged killer @wallacescott nationalgeographic.com/culture/articl… via @NatGeo

@AmazonAscent we salute you ! congratulations.

Arrived at the source of the Amazon At the highest point of Navado Mismi after a 5 hour climb

📸 La historia de la comunidad indígena matsés está enmarcada por años de hostilidad y enfrentamientos contra el Estado peruano. ¿Cómo han logrado preservar su territorio y sus tradiciones? Las respuestas en este #ReportajeFotográfico de Tui Anandi y Mike van Kruchten. (1/5) 🧵⬇️

The illegal Brazilian gold you may be wearing A special task force in Brazil is conducting raids deep in the Amazon, in a new crackdown against what it calls "blood gold" mining. BBC Video report from the Yanomami reserve bbc.com/news/av/world-…

VÍDEO EXCLUSIVO: Veja o estrago de dois anos de garimpo ilegal em uma terra indígena na Amazônia. Assista ao vídeo completo em: theintercept.com/2021/12/04/gar…

Falling on #NationalDayofMourning (aka #Thanksgiving) #IndigenousReciproicityThursdays highlights @xapiriground and their collaboration with SePerú to fight for equal benefits and co-management by Indigenous communities and their natural ecosystems: youtube.com/watch?v=fh5Sl5…

How Americans’ Appetite for Leather in Luxury SUVs Worsens Amazon Deforestation @nytimes Must read article with impactful photographs by Victor Moriyama nytimes.com/2021/11/17/cli…

Amazon protectors: we want illegal gold miners out of our territory | via @genevasolutions 'Bolsonaro was elected only to destroy us. He has not taken care of indigenous people.' genevasolutions.news/climate/amazon…

📷 #Fotografía | Inauguran exposición fotográfica inspirada en el pueblo Matsés → bit.ly/3bj27Ki Ya está abierta al público de Lima la exposición "Matsés", inspirada en el estilo de vida de este pueblo indígena amazónico, sus tradiciones y arraigo a la naturaleza.

Fears for #Brazil's and #Peru's most isolated tribes if illegal road isn't stopped: hilldavid.substack.com/p/fears-for-br… #Amazon #indigenous