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Environmentalist, indigenous leader, former federal deputy, coordinator of the Forest Peoples Network, environmentalist and writer. He belongs to the Krenak indigenous ethnic group. In the 1980s, he began to dedicate himself exclusively to the indigenous movement. In 1985, he founded the non-governmental organization Núcleo de Cultura Indígena, which aims to promote indigenous culture. Elected to the Brazilian National Congress in 1986, he participated in the National Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1988 Brazilian Constitution. In his testimony, Ailton highlights the reconnection of new indigenous generations with the culture and values of their ancestors. He also talks about the importance of aligning body and mind in order to live a healthy life. Health is not just about good physical appearance. “We are not going to help the world by only looking at ourselves,” he says.