Olympio Serra
Olympio Serra was a prominent Brazilian ethnologist and advocate for the rights of indigenous and black communities, born on August 1, 1940, in Cachoeira, Bahia. He played a critical role in various organizations focused on cultural diversity and the protection of indigenous territories, including the National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples (Funai) and the Socio-Environmental Institute (ISA). Serra was instrumental in the establishment of the Mata Virgem Foundation in 1989, which aimed to collaborate with national and international organizations for environmental preservation and indigenous rights. His efforts included supporting British musician Sting's involvement with indigenous leaders, which gained international attention. Serra's legacy includes significant contributions to the recognition of the cultural heritage of Brazil's black and indigenous populations.
Born on Aug 01, 1940 (85 years old)
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Olympio Serra was a prominent ethnologist known for his defense of the rights of indigenous and black peoples in Brazil.
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