EDGAR KANAYKO XAKRIABÁ

Indigenous peoples are considered the main guardians of nature, as recognized by the United Nations.
They make up just 5% of the world’s population but are responsible for protecting more than 80% of the planet’s biodiversity. Brazil, with 2% of its population being Indigenous, is no exception.

As part of the Xakriabá Indigenous people of the State of Minas Gerais, Edgar Kanaykõ Xakriabá @edgarkanayko has used ethnophotography as “a means of recording aspects of culture—the life of the people”.

Through his lens Edgar enables others to see what being part of the Indigenous Xakriabá people is from a different perspective, as he believes that “giving visibility to the young—the warriors of the present—who are fighting to protect their lands and traditions through photography is of utmost importance.”

In April, explore Edgar Kanaykõ Xakriabá’s project showcased in a virtual exhibition below:

Photographers Featured:

Edgar Kanayko Xakriabá

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