Wayãpi
The Wayãpi are an indigenous people who traditionally inhabit the Amazon rainforest, primarily in the border region between Brazil and French Guiana. Their language, also called Wayãpi, belongs to the Tupi-Guarani language family. Historically, they have lived in relative isolation, maintaining a traditional way of life centered around hunting, fishing, and small-scale agriculture, cultivating crops like manioc and bananas.
The Wayãpi have faced significant challenges throughout their history, including contact with non-indigenous populations, encroachment on
In recent decades, efforts have been made by both indigenous organizations and external agencies to support