Evidence of Yanomami ‘violence’ relies on false data, new paper reveals
Survival Director exposes serious flaws behind the long-standing claims that the Yanomami are ‘fierce’ and violent.
News from the Yanomami
Venezuelan Indigenous organizations express ‘deep pain’ 20 years after massacre
In 1993, 16 Yanomami Indians of Haximu community were killed by Brazilian gold-miners.
Survivors of Yanomami massacre speak out 20 years on
Twenty years ago sixteen Yanomami Indians were killed in a gruesome massacre at the hands of illegal gold-miners.
Venezuelan Indians travel to capital amidst mining fears
Gold miners have been invading the Indians’ territories in the rainforests of southern Venezuela for many years.
Landmark operation evicts illegal ranchers from Yanomami land
At least three of the ranches, in the region of Ajarani, have been closed down so far.
'Noble Savages': Chagnon's new book triggers resignation and protests
A new book by controversial American anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon has triggered a wave of protests among experts and Yanomami Indians.
Survival’s ‘dangerous’ ‘self-destructive’ ‘falsehoods’
Survival International's response to Jared Diamond's accusations.
Yanomami mark 20 years of land recognition
Some 700 Yanomami from many communities in Brazil recently gathered for the 7th assembly of Hutukara, the Yanomami association.