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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. At the beginning of his testimony, Ailton cites an ancient indigenous teaching: As long as nature is prosperous and capable of meeting our needs, we do not need to invent something new every day. According to the indigenous leader, 50 years ago, the world was an open window. Today, it seems confined to the small screens of cell phones. To take advantage of technological advances, it is necessary to have the autonomy to open and close doors. By being vigilant, we are less likely to fall into the traps of the modern world.