Day in the Life of an Amazon Jungle Tribe!

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This is a day in the life of the indigenous Sápara tribe who live within the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Today, their population totals less than 700 people, across 22 communities, and they are constantly battling to keep their culture, traditions and territory in-tact in an ever pressing capitalist world.

The Sápara, also known as Zápara or Záparo, once occupied some 12,000 mi² between the Napo River and the Pastaza in the Amazon rainforest along the border of Ecuador and Peru.

Early in the 20th century, there were some 200,000 Zapara. From the year 2009 on the Ecuadorian Zápara call themselves Sápara. The official name is Nación Sápara del Ecuador (NASE).

The Sápara people have a distinct language, known as Sápara, which is considered critically endangered with only a few fluent speakers remaining. They have a unique cosmology that revolves around their close relationship with the natural world, viewing themselves as an integral part of the forest ecosystem.

They possess extensive knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and have a profound understanding of the intricate balance of the rainforest.

However, the Sápara people face numerous challenges, including encroachment on their lands by extractive industries, deforestation, and the loss of their cultural heritage. Despite these pressures, the Sápara people continue to fight for their rights, seeking recognition and protection of their territory, language, and way of life. Efforts are being made to preserve their culture and support their sustainable practices, ensuring the survival and well-being of the Sápara people and their unique contributions to the world.

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[GarethLeonard]

FINALLY! After 6 months of some serious soul searching, I am BACK!!! 🥹 I hope you enjoy this new "DAY IN THE LIFE" format.🙏 I will be uploading a new "Day in the Life" episode every other week!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE like, comment and share this video with a friend - let's remind the algorithm that this channel is still ALIVE!! 😂 p.s. What other "Day in the Life" episodes should I do?

[tristan_]

These are the people that are true environmentalists. They can't pretend to care about nature because they live with it, they truly empathize with it and truly care for it.

[sumangalrajkonwar]

As an indigenous person from India, sending the community great luck and prosperity.

[lostintranslation]

Huge support for those people that tries to protect their culture. It breaks my heart to see them fighting just to not be erased from this earth.

[DavidSchneiderIP]

I spent a number of years of my childhood in the upper Amazon areas of Peru and Ecuador. I lived near the Napo River in Limoncocha before the oil, before the deforestation, before any roads; in the1950-60s. There are always many conflicting factors that cannot be covered in a short, but well-done video like this one.

[ezacalzada]

That conversation with the young man (father) was so deep and meaningful. Hope this reaches more viewers and audience. Nature is our mother indeed and we have to take care of her as she grows older. ❤

[wasclit]

I am 74 and I learned some new stuff and that's a good thing. What proud wonderful people completely in harmony with their environment.

[charliechan]

My heart goes out to these people. May God keep them safe from harm. Greetings and prayers from the USA.

[jessbrown]

These kinds of interactions are exactly the reason I started following Gareth so many years ago. I love being able to see deeper inside a community by someone who respects and embraces traditions. Aren’t these human experiences what we all hope to get from travelling? Awesome vid!

[yayamcbride]

“I’ve got these b*** city feet” 😂 so humbling for us all getting back to our roots. I so appreciate you teaching us all so we can remember Gracias.

[scottmcwave]

The little boy was laughing at you when you ate the grub! I’m not sure I could do it!😃

[tupoufinucane]

I love how you interact with the natives.
Yes, you're right. They are incredible people.
I am one of the millions of people who are sad and frustrated to see the invasion of the rich and the greedy people of Western society into the Amazon.
History repeats itself.
❤
Thank you for sharing your powerful experience in Amazon.

[MrRolandMichel]

Gareth, So GREAT to see you back! It's like a cool old friend finally came back from a long trip away. I say this on behalf
of All of us... We missed you and are thrilled for the new things to come, from you, and this channel!

[dundee]

Growing up in the Piappocco tribe in the Colombian rain forest this reminds me of home. What I see over the years is for these indigenous people to survive is to become bilingual and become activists as civilization encroaches. Gareth, thank you for sharing this amazing look at the Zaparo people and their way of living! Keep up the good work and be safe. You do have some good soccer moves!

[armandob.castenelli]

Gareth, this is a masterpiece. I loved it. Thank you for taking us to our native land and with amazing people who all they wish for, is to be left in peace. You are awesome!🙌

[souravislam]

This is what YouTube should be for! Loved your work brother! Lots of love and prayers for the indigenous people of the Great Amazon. And hats off to you for putting it for rest of the world.

[ashwinidas]

Hello from India, i m overwhelmed by seeing such community still exist on this earth. May god help them to sustain their community and the great amazon forest. Heartiest wishes gereth for taking us through such an amazing place on this planet. I wish i will be too coming to amazon in the near future.
Thank you so much for inspiring us. ❤️ 🌍

[SilviaRuttledge]

What an amazing video!! I was brought up in Ecuador. Born in California from an Ecuadorian father and a mother from Massachusetts. At 3 months of age my father returned to the homeland with his young family, where I lived for the next 17 years.
I learned about the Amazon jungle and all its glory thru books. "This"
goes beyond anything I was ever taught. Muchas gracias por exponer y compartir la maravilla que es El Amazon. 🇪🇨💞

[peterhickox]

This was the best episode of all time especially issues with Amazon forest, stop deforestation, over fishing and polluting.👀💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you for opening our eyes all over the world.

[mariesimangan]

My first time watching you. My first time EVER leaving a comment out of countless of documentaries I have stumbled upon or purposely watched on YOUTUBE. I know I needed to curb out time to leave you with one because I’m so glad I came across your video and therefore your channel. I will be watching all your videos in your library and can’t wait to travel deeper with you!! I know there are a lot of travel bloggers out there, but something about the way you convey and engage and communicate with the locals that captivates your viewers. You are humble and grateful to be part of their culture and their home and it shows. Thanks for sharing your passion, talent, and interests.