Introduction to Indigenous Tribes
Native tribes are communities of people who have lived in a specific location for many generations. They each have distinctive cultures, languages, and ways of life that are frequently closely tied to their nations. Indigenous tribes preserve their traditions and identity despite several issues, such as discrimination, marginalization, and the loss of ancestral lands.
Indigenous tribes are vital to supporting biodiversity and sustainable development because of their extensive environmental knowledge. According to research into their culture and the causes of their extinction, the Mascho Piro or Nomole, an Indigenous tribe in Peru, may require protection or penalties. The Mascho Piro tribe and its violent culture, exacerbated by colonialism’s consequences, raised the issue of the dilemma between the responsibility to endangered tribes and assistance without justifying their crimes.
Global Support and Controversies
Reaching out to indigenous people who were hesitant to form ties with outsiders has been supported by a wide range of institutions and groups worldwide, including government, civil society, indigenous organizations, and missionary organizations, at various times. While some contend that the Masho Piro tribe deserves protection and assistance, others believe that they should be held accountable for their deeds despite being a vulnerable community.
One of the arguments favoring punishing the Masho Piro tribe is that it is thought to be involved in criminal activities. The Masho tribe may have engaged in illegal logging and hunting, which might have impacted the region’s ecosystem, claims Gregg (316). In light of this, it is asserted that Masho Piro needs to be held accountable rather than let off the hook.
Consequences of Contact with Outsiders
Direct interactions with strangers do not only result in high mortality and morbidity. More changes come along with the process of beginning a new relationship. Due to their natural resources, tribal members have historically been used as cheap labor (Gregg 310). Following the epidemics, there was depression and confusion, and those who had connections to foreigners and participated in the periphery of the market economy fell to the lowest social strata (Lee). Their perception of these alterations affects the psychological elements of their experience and the likelihood of aggressive responses to contact efforts. Placing them in a context that might serve as the foundation for establishing ties with such tribes does not excuse violent actions and customs.
Impact on Surrounding Communities
It is also necessary to consider how Mascho Pyros’ actions affect surrounding communities and society. Nicholas (Shaco) Flores, a farmer and river guide, has spent decades attempting to connect with the tribe by supplying the neighborhood with various items (Gregg 290). Sadly, Flores vanished one day and was discovered with an arrow in his chest that had struck him square in the heart.
The Need for Accountability and Support
Respecting a tribe’s culture and way of life is crucial, but this does not justify allowing them to breach the law and slaughter innocent people. Let us say Mascho Piro was found guilty of transgressions. They should be held responsible because doing otherwise may create a risky precedent for nearby indigenous tribes or groups. (Gregg 320). Making sure that everyone is subject to the same legal obligations and sanctions is crucial.
Addressing Underlying Challenges
It is crucial to stress that the Mascho Piro tribe may be dealing with challenges that make their engagement in criminal activities inevitable. For instance, individuals could struggle financially, have trouble accessing healthcare, and require further government help, which might lead to illicit activity (Shepheard-Walwyn 1039). As a result, it is crucial to both hold the tribe accountable for their conduct and to address the underlying reasons for it by giving them the resources and support they require for a viable and legal existence. Even within these considerations, it appears that the Mascho Piro tribe is currently in dire straits. They seem to be being driven from their traditional lands by drug dealers and illegal loggers. A disastrous ending is probably inevitable unless the government acts quickly to protect its land against these intruders.
Resistance to Interaction
When they are spotted or approached, which is quite unusual, they clearly want to be left alone. They occasionally retaliate violently, protecting their turf or posting signs in the bush telling people to keep away (Shepheard-Walwyn 1041). Offal dwellers have endured terrible violence and sickness in the past, and for many of them, that misery continues now. Based on these factors, they have excellent reasons for not seeking interaction.
Global Discussion on Supporting Indigenous Tribes
This instance serves as a spotlight for an ongoing worldwide discussion on the best ways to assist native tribes, who are among the world’s most disadvantaged groups and lack immunity to common illnesses. A contentious topic is when and how to approach remote tribes. Isolated tribes can be almost completely wiped out by influenza or other diseases without medical care. These possibilities are likely to occur in the case of Mascho Piro, given the prior encounter. On the other hand, while establishing a relationship with them, aggressive behaviors and acts call for cautious attention. Though it is doubtful that this argument will be resolved, every choice must eventually be carefully considered.
Works Cited
Gregg, Benjamin. “Against self-isolation as a human right of indigenous peoples in Latin America.” Human Rights Review, Springer Science+Business Media. 2019. Web.
Shepheard-Walwyn, Emma. “Marginalisation of traditional groups and the degradation of nature.” The Sage Handbook of nature 3 2018: 1037–1063.
Lee Anderson, Jon “An Isolated Tribe Emerges From The Rainforest” The New Yorker, In Peru, an unsolved killing has brought Mascho Piro into contact with the outside world. Web.