Rituals that contributed to good relations between indigenous people and PNN personnel during the construction of the REM

Building trust and generating good relations with the indigenous communities during the construction of the REM was possible thanks to the interaction that was maintained with them through meetings, events generally held in a maloca where the mambe and the ambil were the catalysts for a harmonious exchange of knowledge.

Once a good relationship between the parties was achieved and it was understood that their common denominator was the conservation of fauna and flora species, the contributions of nature and the traditional culture of their territory, framed in respect for the different visions, the work of collectively building the Special Management Regime became easier.

The PNN chief and his work team had to adapt to rites, visions and practices that were unusual in their western culture, but when they understood them and were then invited to participate in them, it meant acceptance.