EN: Connecting the Dots with KAKÁ WERÁ (dubbed)

Over the last 30 years, the emergence of contemporary Indigenous literature in Brazil has become a fundamental act of re-existence. While the preservation of Indigenous Peoples’ territorial rights remains the most visible aspect of their struggle in Brazil, this fight would be incomplete without defending their intangible heritage. Their worldviews, their symbols, their ancestral knowledge. In this realm, the flourishing of Indigenous literature plays a vital role. Our guest for this episode, Kaká Werá, stands as one of the pioneers and most influential voices in this movement. A writer, educator, and public speaker, he has dedicated over three decades to preserving and sharing Indigenous traditional knowledge. Author of 16 books, including award-winning works like the “Land of 1000 Peoples” and “Thunder-Boy”, his work has been crucial both in strengthening Indigenous communities, and helping non-Indigenous society recognize the fundamental value of cultural diversity. We had the privilege of speaking with Kaká during FOLIO, the Óbidos International Literary Festival, where he presented his latest book, “Tekoá: The Art of Good Living”, a work that distills the ancestral Tupi Guarani philosophy of living well. During the festival, we also joined him for a round table discussion on World Configurations, exploring how Indigenous worldviews can shape our imagination of possible futures. Our conversation not only traces his literary journey, but also offers deep insights into how ancient Indigenous wisdom can light the way forward through humanity's contemporary challenges. .Official website for FOLIO - Obidos International literary Festival: https://foliofestival.com/.WATCH a video version of this interview or READ transcripts in English and Portuguese here: https://azimuthworldfoundation.org/insights/entry/stories/kakawera.html .AZIMUTH WORLD FOUNDATION - JOIN THE CONVERSATION:- WEBSITE: https://www.azimuthworldfoundation.org- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/azimuthworldfoundation- THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@azimuthworldfoundation- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/azimuthworldfoundation- LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/azimuth-world-foundation/