Storytelling, Resistance & Hope – Priscila Tapajowara
Transcript
I don’t see it as a dream, but rather as something that’s real here, that’s happening right now. When I’m in those difficult moments, where I arrive and think ‘well, maybe I should give up’, especially when I look at all the things that are happening. But what gives me hope, what makes me want to keep going, to stay here, is mainly seeing our leaders and the paths they’ve walked up until now, because of everything they are doing, and the daily struggles they face. Yeah, they don’t give up. So, this is also a way for us not to give up on our struggle, but also seeing that we are being an inspiration for the youth. Those of us who have been doing this work for some time are already creating a significant impact on the people who are just starting. And often, we are not even aware of the positive impact that we are having on others. So, I believe that what gives me the strength to keep fighting is knowing that there is a youth that is looking at me and is inspired by me, by the work that I’m doing, and that this can bring new opportunities to support the leaders who are fighting daily to defend the territories.
Especially when I was together with other women who work in communication, who make films, and with other communicators who are present, passing through Casa Mono and Our Village. Those moments of sharing knowledge and also learning, of sharing frustrations and pain, but also of sharing hope and joy, all of this brings emotion. And I’d say that today, I even mentioned in an event I participated here this morning, that being here these past few days gives me a feeling of hope, that we can have better days, in which we, especially as communicators, can work on building alliances and strengthening the struggle to defend our Mother Earth.
Priscila Tapajowara reflects on the power of storytelling, the growing presence of Indigenous women in media, and the urgent need to amplify voices in decision-making spaces. From Casa Mono to Our Village, each moment of connection fuels the fight for Mother Earth.
Together, we strengthen alliances, inspire the next generation, and push for real change. The struggle continues—but so does the hope.
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