“The earth is a living body. Damaging certain places damages the whole body.”

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Mama Pedro Juan (mah-mah pay-drough wahn)

Kogi spiritual leader

IMAGE SOURCE: Frame grab from the documentary film, “Aluna,” produced by the Kogi 2011. | QUOTE SOURCE: Documentary film, “Aluna,” produced by the Kogi. 2011.

IMAGE SOURCE: Frame grab from the documentary film, “Aluna,” produced by the Kogi 2011. | QUOTE SOURCE: Documentary film, “Aluna,” produced by the Kogi. 2011.

QUOTE CONTEXT: “Damaging certain places is like cutting off a limb. It damages the whole body.”

QUOTE QUESTION: In what particular place has the earth been damaged in your home land?

IMAGE CONTEXT: Mama Pedro Juan addresses a gathering of Kogi in the  Sierra Marta during the making of their film to warn the younger brother.

IMAGE QUESTION: What is essential for you to say to your community?

MEDIA LITERACY CONTEXT: The quote and the photo are from a film made by the Kogi in association with an international filmmaker.

MEDIA LITERACY QUESTION: What concerns might you address when deciding with whom to collaborate in a media production about your people? 

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