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Who are they?

They are an Indigenous organization established as a self-governing body through Resolution 013 of December 10, 2022. It is made up of 107 families, totaling 415 people, and carries out non-profit activities aimed at promoting the well-being of the community and protecting the territory.

The community seeks to strengthen community development and promote the restoration of the ancestral rights of the Zenú people.

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-Sacred sites are of great importance for the preservation of their culture. They represent places connected to history and cultural heritage, as well as sources of spirituality and meaning. Preserving these sites is crucial for maintaining cultural identity and the continuity of Indigenous traditions. The protection of sacred sites is a responsibility that lies both with the Indigenous community and with society as a whole.

-The Indigenous guard has the purpose of protecting the community and its territory from external threats and internal conflicts, ensuring collective security, defending rights, and strengthening cultural identity and Indigenous autonomy. The guard is responsible for monitoring and safeguarding the territory, implementing prevention and protection measures, and promoting education and Indigenous culture.

-To preserve their culture, the community carries out practices that honor the memory of their deceased members, including visits to sacred sites. Over time, they have also adapted to ensure their continuity, incorporating celebrations such as the Day of the Little Candles.

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Origin and Territory

The Zenú lived in the Caribbean lowlands of Colombia.

They built a great hydraulic system to control floods.

They lived in the valleys of the Sinú, San Jorge, Cauca, and Nechí rivers.

Hydraulic System

They created canals and raised fields for 1,300 years.

The canals covered more than 500,000 hectares.

They grew corn, cassava, sweet potato, pumpkin, chili, and fruits.

Goldwork and Art

The Zenú were excellent goldsmiths.

They used gold and copper to make ornaments.

They made earrings, pendants, breastplates, and bells.

Animals like birds, fish, and crocodiles were common designs.

Symbolism and Beliefs

The idea of weaving was very important in their culture.

Women symbolized fertility and wisdom.

Tombs and breastplates represented life and rebirth.

Funerary Rituals

The dead were buried with clay female figures.

People built mounds and planted trees on the graves.

Funerals included music and dance.

Women and Power:

Women had political and religious power.

Finzenú, a religious center, was ruled by a woman chief.

During the Conquest:

In the 16th century, they lived in the high savannas of Sinú and San Jorge

Spanish conquerors found cemeteries and temples.

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The community has an Indigenous Defense Guard whose purpose is to protect our community and territory from external threats and internal conflicts, guaranteeing the security of our community, defending our rights, and strengthening our cultural identity and Indigenous autonomy. The guard is responsible for surveillance and monitoring the territory, implementing prevention and protection measures, and promoting education and our Indigenous culture.

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Reserve projects:

Forest nursery

Community project that seeks to preserve native species in the territory.

RIA Project

Project to replant deforested areas to restore biodiversity and improve environmental conditions.

Sustainable mining

The indigenous community is responsible for monitoring sustainable mining operations.

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History and traditions of Pablo Munera Indigenous Reservation, Zenu Indigenous

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History and traditions of Pablo Munera Indigenous Reservation, Zenu Indigenous

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We have always been farming families. We arrived in these lands of Bajo Cauca and Northeast Antioquia after being left without a place to farm, plagued by drought, land dispossession, and racial discrimination. That's why, in the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of our relatives began to leave their ancestral territory and set out to explore new horizons. The Gold and riches in colonial times made it the chosen place to put down roots; the fertility of the soil and the richness of its waters were the main reasons for staying.

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Recognition and the challenges of historical reparation.

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Recognition and the challenges of historical reparation.

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In 2016, the Constitutional Court recognized the existence of the Cañamomo Lomaprieta Reservation, ratifying the validity of its colonial title and thus the territory as a collective subject of comprehensive protection.

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The sites fundamental to their beliefs are generally places related to nature. Protecting these places is a form of protection and resistance for the local flora and fauna, as it also restricts external interventions that aim to invade protected areas. This protection is effective thanks to the Indigenous Guard of the same reserve, who watch over not only the physical protection of the inhabitants but also the territory. They also participate in the PSA, which are mechanisms of the Antioquia Government that seek to compensate communities with economic bonuses for the conservation of strategic ecosystems.

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This type of initiative seeks to connect the natural areas where this feline lives to ensure the viability of its populations and genetic integrity, while seeking harmonious coexistence with local communities through environmental education and the development of sustainable economic activities.

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The development of an Environmental Management Plan that allows for the recovery, protection, preservation, and conservation of the environment, leading to a healthy environment. This plan covers seven areas: water, proper solid waste management, risk management, environmental education, biodiversity, climate change, and mining.

Founded the Association of Recyclers of the Reserve – CREAR

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Bioremediation Project with Vetiver in Zaragoza

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Bioremediation Project with Vetiver in Zaragoza

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In an alluvial gold mine in Zaragoza, the SENA (National Learning Service of Colombia) has worked on the recovery of water bodies contaminated with mercury by using Vetiver (a plant that helps clean and stabilize soils and waters).

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Alloway, 1995. Heavy Metals in Soils. 2da. Ed. Glasgow, Reino Unido.

B. Castro, María Luisa. 1987. Parámetros físico-químicos que influyen en la calidad y en el tratamiento del agua. CEPIS. Lima, Perú.

EOI (Escuela de Organización Industrial). 2013. Mercados potenciales de tecnologías de biorremediación con Vetiver. OPTI. Madrid, España.

Kabata-Pendias, A., Pendias, A. 1992. Trace of elements in soils and plants. CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA.

Nascimento, A.M., Chartone-Souza, E. 2003. Operon mer: bacterial resistance to mercury and potential for bioremediation of contaminated environments. Genet Mol Res 2(1):92-101.

Paisio, Cintia., González, Paola., Talano, Melina., y Agostini, Elizabeth. Remediación biológica de Mercurio: 2012. Recientes avances. Revista Latinoamericana de Biotecnología Ambiental y Algal. 3(2): 119-146. Río Cuarto, Argentina.

Reinmann, C.; Caritat, P. 1998. Chemical Elements in the Environment. Factsheets for the Geochemist and Environmental Scientist. Geological Magazine, Reino Unido.

Sepúlveda, Niza. 2013. Desarrollo de un prototipo para la rizofiltración de efluentes contaminados con mercurio mediante la aplicación de filtros vegetales con la especie Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty). Universidad de Manizales, Colombia.

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Alloway, 1995. Heavy Metals in Soils. 2da. Ed. Glasgow, Reino Unido. B. Castro, María Luisa. 1987. Parámetros físico-químicos que influyen en la calidad y en el tratamiento del agua. CEPIS. Lima, Perú. EOI (Escuela de Organización Industrial). 2013. Mercados potenciales de tecnologías de biorremediación con Vetiver. OPTI. Madrid, España.

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Audio from the Cañamomo and Lomaprieta community   

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Audio from the Cañamomo and Lomaprieta community   

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OWwkWd-PLoe0V4TqDX6_1QGowd4NcRhS/view?usp=sharing

Yohan Esteban Hernández

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The Cañamomo y Lomaprieta Indigenous Resguardo in Colombia

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The Cañamomo y Lomaprieta Indigenous Resguardo in Colombia

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To understand the resguardo’s actions, we must look at their history. The history of their territory is a struggle to defend and recover the environment that has been taken from them. Despite centuries of colonization and the exploitation of their natural resources in the modern era, the Cañamomo y Lomaprieta people have maintained a deep connection with Mother Earth. This worldview is the root of their environmental commitment. For this reason, they have developed initiatives that are not just projects but a continuation of their ancestral traditions, which seek balance with nature and the protection of their ancestors' natural heritage.

The resguardo has developed a comprehensive environmental strategic plan to consolidate awareness among its inhabitants about caring for their surroundings. This plan is divided into seven key lines of action: water, solid waste management, risk management, environmental education, biodiversity, climate change, and mining.

Among their most notable achievements are: in a remarkable effort by the community, they planted forty thousand trees to restore vegetation in sacred sites like the Carbunco and Sinifaná hills, which had been cleared for livestock and agriculture. This action not only restores the ecosystem but also protects their places of spiritual value.

They have formed a Territorial Risk Management Committee. This committee, in collaboration with traditional authorities and community leaders, works to protect the community from natural disasters, a problem that is becoming increasingly common due to climate change.

To ensure access to potable water, the resguardo has strengthened community aqueducts by providing supplies such as pipes and tanks. This action is vital for the well-being of their people.

They consistently work to raise community awareness, education, and sensitization to the value of environmental preservation. The transfer of this knowledge to future generations ensures that the ecological legacy is maintained.

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Audio Reflection on the actions of indigenous groups

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Audio Reflection on the actions of indigenous groups

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Audio Cañamomo and lomaprieta indigenous resguardo in Colombia

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My final thoughts on the activity

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a short valuation of the indigenous situation in my construction academic

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Importance of the Pablo Muera community and its relationship with nature

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Manuela González Ochoa, inglés 4 (1) (online-audio-converter.com)

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My part on the Cañamomo Lomaprieta Indigenous Guard - Indigenous Guard.

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My part on the Cañamomo Lomaprieta Indigenous Guard - Indigenous Guard.

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The Indigenous Guard is a group recognized by the Colombian Constitution as part of the Indigenous justice system. It plays a key role in territorial monitoring, conflict resolution, and the protection of Indigenous lands and communities, having a strong sense of justice when it comes to taking care of the nature.

Guided by the slogan “eyes open and woke ears”, the Guard focuses on prevention rather than confrontation, aligning with Indigenous worldviews that emphasize resolving. It's not a police force, but a peaceful, autonomous mechanism of social control and resistance.

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My reflection about indigenous communities of Colombia

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My reflection about indigenous communities of Colombia

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Sara Vanegas Cardona.

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The Zenú indigenous people have left a profound legacy in gastronomy, not only in their territory but throughout Colombia. Their ancestral knowledge of corn, cassava, yams, and chili peppers is not simply a matter of recipes, but rather expressions of identity and cultural resistance. Each dish preserves stories, rituals, and ways of life that have adapted without losing their roots. Zenú cuisine reminds us that food is not only nourishment for the body, but also a bridge to the land, to memory, and to the community. To rescue and value these contributions is to recognize that in every traditional dish there are centuries of indigenous wisdom that continue to nourish our culture.

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Jasbleidi Meliza Quintero Rincón

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My reflection on the activity about the Indigenous groups in Colombia.

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My reflection on the activity about the Indigenous groups in Colombia.

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Vocaroo is a quick and easy way to share voice messages over the interwebs.

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Cañamomo and lomaprieta

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Mining in Colombia has a serious impact on Indigenous populations, especially illegal mining, which causes forced displacement, violence, water and air pollution, and environmental degradation of their traditional territories. Illegal mining, financed by armed groups, threatens the cultural and physical survival of communities, affects their health, traditional practices, and right to land, and is one of the main causes of environmental degradation in the Colombian Amazon.

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¿WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THE TOPIC TWO UNIT, ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE IDEGENAS CULTURES?: ¡LISTEN TO ME PEASE!

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Reflection on the Zenu and the Pablo Muera Indigenous Reserve - Felipe Gil

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Reflection on the Zenu and the Pablo Muera Indigenous Reserve - Felipe Gil

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The Wayuu people live in the department of La Guajira. The Wayuu are known for their textile work. For the Wayuu, weaving is more than a cultural practice and the heritage of their ancestors. It is a way to see and express life as they feel it and want it. It is an art to think and enjoy. Looking at their many weavings shows the spirit that guides their action and thought.

I want to say something important about their culture: their relation with water. The survival and culture of the Wayuu are very connected with water in a desert region. Women are the ones who look for this vital resource. Many of their rituals and daily practices are about the care and tribute to water.

By Mateo López

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By Mateo López