Although it is an important body in our country, many people do not know what FUNAI is. Well, the acronym represents the National Indian Foundation. The federal institution works with issues related to Brazilian indigenous communications.
In this way, his work involves both the Indians and their territories and quality of life. The creation of the body was foreseen by Law 5.371/1967. FUNAI's functions involve activities that contribute to the health, education and security of indigenous peoples.
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In addition, the institution also guarantees that these populations be awarded by government programs. As well as it also collaborates in carrying out research on populations.
In general, the law provides that the body helps to not only protect, but also disseminate indigenous cultures, their customs and traditions, and their rights provided for by law. This is because indigenous rights are sometimes threatened by miners, loggers and others who seek to exploit their territories.
In this way, FUNAI works as representatives and defenders of the rights of indigenous peoples.
