Watch this video with Patricia Gualinga to learn about the Sarayaku Indigenous People, their international case to protect their rights and territories, and their Kawsak Sacha Initiative.
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José Gualinga (Kichwa Indigenous People of Sarayaku, Ecuador) introduces the concept of Kawsak Sacha (Living Forest) and describes its dual meaning: the profound connection between humans and their territory, and the core mission of the Sarayaku struggle.
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