We first learned of the Uwa by way of Rainforest Action Network, and have followed over time, their struggles (successful at last review) with Oxy-petroleum corporation attempting to access and acquire their land and use-rights. Some celebrities (i.e.: Sting, etc.) have assisted the Uwa culture in their struggle, bringing them to increased public awareness. As with other cultures both displaced and those not displaced yet, they have much to offer us culturally. They are another one of the cultures who managed to survive for countless centuries, still retaining a modicum of autonomy, yet with greatly increased western influences and contact. Only a few links for now,
with more links, writings, and photos to come.
Last update on 2/4/08

~Our current Uwa Links~

U'WA OIL RESISTANCE - COLOMBIA (Video posted at U-tube on 1/23/08) August 2001 The U'wa have a unique relationship with their surroundings -- one which environmentalists hold up as an ideal of man's interaction with nature. 7 August 2001...Posted on U-Tube by Journeyman, on January 23, 2008 Link-photo credit and thanks to Journeyman

Credit/thanks to SaveTheRest.Org

July 10, 2002: COLOMBIAN U'WA BRACING FOR NEW BATTLE August 7, 2007:     GLOBAL WARMING & THE U'WA PEOPLE January 1, 2008: UWA — BLOGS, PICTURES, AND MORE (en Espanol) (Scroll down 4 - 5 entries on the blog to find them) Just Found: FROM WIKIPEDIA ON THE U'WA (with other U'wa Links

Credit/thanks to Rainforest Action Network

Photo by Carlos Gomez Aruza

A straight to the point site with following catagories: The U'WA Defense project; Updates appear to be through 1997; What you can do; Photos from the U'WA Territory; Donations; Background Articles; links to related sites; Summary of the U'WA case; 'En Espanol' option. Photo credits and thanks to Traditional U'wa Authority & Uwa Defense. Suggestion: To avoid pop-ups..deny scripts to run if prompted. Need help setting browser to "prompt for scripts"...e-mail us..even with pop-ups, resources worth any inconvenience. ~Uwa Defense Project~

Credit/thanks to: U'wa Defense Project

A quote from the U'wa people reflecting a bit of their spirituality amidst their struggle for survival:
(thanks and credit to U'wa Defense Project)
~Quote involving Uwa Spirituality~

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