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Cette video fait parti du spectacle original de Philippe Kadosch : BabelEyes, l'Ethn'opéra des Langues en Danger
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'There you go!' is an arrow defending tribal peoples. In my 35 years with Survival, I have not come across anything else that hits the bull'seye with such simplicity, accuracy and irrepressible humour. Today the ubject of tribal peoples and development is saturated with words, but if you really want to understand what's going on, read this book.


The 'development' of tribal peoples against their wishes -- really to let others get their land and resources -- is rooted in 19th century colonialism ('we know best') dressed up in 20th century 'politically correct' euphemism. Tribal peoples are not backward: they are independent and vibrant societies which, like all of us always, are constantly adapting to a changing world. The main difference between tribal peoples and us is
that we take their land and resources, and believe the dishonest, even racist, claim that it's for their own good. It's conquest, not development.

Survival International helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures. We are delighted to have the opportunity to give Oren's book to tribal communities around the world, as well as to governments and others who must stop living in the past.

Stephen Corry
Director, Survival International, 2006.