Indigenous Macuxi craftsmanship: cultural preservation and community resilience in the Amazon

This preoccupying situation spurred the women and leaders of the Macuxi community to initiate a cultural preservation project focused on Indigenous craftsmanship, such as pottery and basketweaving. With support from the Consolata Missionaries in Brazil and the Roncalli Foundation, the community was able to launch this important project.

The Roncalli Foundation provided $22,090 which went towards transforming the offices of the local women’s organization into a versatile space for artisanal production and to purchase pedagogical materials and supplies to hold workshops.