WHO WE ARE
The Instituto Indígena Botiê Xikrin was established on May 1, 2008, under the name Associação Indígena Bemoti de Defesa do Povo Xikrin do Kankrókrók, as a non-profit civil association dedicated to cultural, educational, sporting, and social purposes. It was later transformed into an institute to advance the social rights and the defense of the human rights of the Xikrin People. Today it comprises five villages: Kateté, Djudjêkô, Ôôdjã, Pokró, and Krimei.
BOTXIE XIKRIN
The name Instituto Botiê Xikrin pays tribute to Chief Botxie Xikrin (Bàxê), the eldest chief of our community and the great leader representing the Xikrin do Cateté Indigenous Territory—honoring his name, his presence, and his traditional knowledge.
