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This Ancient Tribe Has Been Isolated For 55,000 Years, And What’s Happening To It Now Is Heartbreaking
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Haroldas Katilius Community member
Andaman island, a territory of India, is home to the most ancient tribe, the Jarawas. For 55,000 years this tribe was completely isolated and untouched by modern civilization – up until now.
The Jarawa’s lifestyle, which has been shaping since the beginning of humankind, has been greatly interrupted. The Jarawa people wear t-shirts, use hammers, and scissors. Documentary filmmakers Alexandre Dereims and Claire Beilvert treat this cultural shift as a warning sign. The filmmakers launched a documentary “We are Humanity” to send a powerful message directly from tribe members. The Jarawas don’t want to be part of the modern world. However, they are constantly approached and even harassed by people who trespass on their protected territory. It is believed that as a result, this ancient tribe may become extinct in less than 10 years if the Indian government doesn’t take action to protect this indigenous group of people.
Scroll below to see the video on the dangers modern civilization poses for the Jarawa way of life and take action by signing the petition!
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Andaman island, a territory of India, is home to the most ancient tribe, the Jarawas
For 55,000 years this tribe was completely isolated and untouched by modern civilization
Image credits: Claire Beilvert
However, the Jarawa’s lifestyle, which has been shaping since the beginning of humankind, has been greatly interrupted
Image credits: Claire Beilvert
These days, Jarawa people can be seen wearing t-shirts, using hammers, and even scissors
Image credits: Claire Beilvert
Documentary filmmakers Alexandre Dereims and Claire Beilvert treat this cultural shift as a warning sign
Image credits: We Are Humanity movie
It is believed that this ancient tribe may become extinct in less than 10 years from the intervention of the modern civilization
Image credits: We Are Humanity movie
Watch the video to get informed on the dangers modern civilization poses for the Jarawa way of life
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stellermatt 6 years ago
just leave them the f**k alone, then they wouldn't have to fight to survive. They've left us alone.
diane a 6 years ago
keep modern people away from them - they have no immunity too modern diseases
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Cassie 6 years ago
Sadly, this tribe resides on an island where other groups of people also live, hence the road through their territory. Contact has been made to the point of them wearing manufactured clothes and using manufactured tools. The only way to truly protect them would be to remove all other populations from that entire island to give them the room they need to grow. As long as other peoples live there, there will be contact and poaching of the natural resources. The Sentinelese on North Sentinel Island are better protected because they are the only population on that island. They are in a far better position to remain untouched.
diane a 6 years ago
I like that the Sentielese are pretty much legally allowed to kill any outsiders who come near them and have an exclusion zone
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Martha Meyer 6 years ago
Who are we to tell them what tools to use, what to wear and generally how to live? It should be their choice! The government must however take steps to prevent them from being exploited and it should provide health care to them as well.
stellermatt 6 years ago
just leave them the f**k alone, then they wouldn't have to fight to survive. They've left us alone.
diane a 6 years ago
keep modern people away from them - they have no immunity too modern diseases
Load More Replies... Cassie 6 years ago
Sadly, this tribe resides on an island where other groups of people also live, hence the road through their territory. Contact has been made to the point of them wearing manufactured clothes and using manufactured tools. The only way to truly protect them would be to remove all other populations from that entire island to give them the room they need to grow. As long as other peoples live there, there will be contact and poaching of the natural resources. The Sentinelese on North Sentinel Island are better protected because they are the only population on that island. They are in a far better position to remain untouched.
diane a 6 years ago
I like that the Sentielese are pretty much legally allowed to kill any outsiders who come near them and have an exclusion zone
Load More Replies... Martha Meyer 6 years ago
Who are we to tell them what tools to use, what to wear and generally how to live? It should be their choice! The government must however take steps to prevent them from being exploited and it should provide health care to them as well.
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