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OYOW - HUAORANI (WAORANI) PEOPLES of ECUADOR (by Maggie Padlewska)

11mo ago
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Presenting: "Crossed Spears*: The Fight for Culture and the Amazon" - the story of the Huaorani People (Waorani) of Ecuador. We (myself and the wonderful people I met) hope that it gives you a better idea of the struggle that the Huaorani community faces as it struggles to protect and preserve their culture and land (namely, the Amazon rainforest - one of the most bio-diverse areas on the planet!). (In Huaorani culutre, Crossed Spears = No Trespassing) A VERY special thank you to Everyone who helped make this story possible!!! Amazon Accommodations: Juan Rodriguez & Guides Xavier and Jose of Tropic Ecuador (http://www.tropiceco.com) and everyone at the Waorani Ecolodge for your amazing hospitality! Air: Kyle Snowdon Donations: Sherry Chen, Nick Cairns, Isabelle and Yannick Quito Accommodations: William Vizcaino Also: The Padlewski Family, Patrick Gleason, Jasmine Virani, William Thompson, Nina, Luke, Amanda and Colin. FOR MORE INFORMATION please visit: oneyearoneworld.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/oneyearoneworld2011 - Maggie Padlewska