Ailton Krenak

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Ailton Krenak is an Indigenous writer, philosopher, journalist, environmentalist, and activist of the Krenak people. He became widely known after his protest at the Brazilian Constituent Assembly on September 4, 1987, when he painted his face with black jenipapo dye while delivering a speech against the violation of Indigenous peoples rights. He participated in the drafting of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988 as a representative of Indigenous peoples. He is the author of Ideas to Postpone the End of The World, Life is not useful, and Ancestral Future, among other books, essays and interviews. Read more

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