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Biography
Davi Kopenawa Yanomami (Alto Rio Toototobi, Amazonas, February 18, 1956) is a writer, actor, shaman and important Yanomami political leader. He is currently president of the Hutukara Yanomami Association, an indigenous mutual aid and ethno-development organization.
Awards & recognition
- Right Livelihood Award · 2019
- honorable mention · 2009
- Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) · 2009
