Indigenous journalists launch first Brazilian journalism manual

The Articulação Brasileira de Jornalistas Indígenas (Abrinjor) has launched ‘Poranga Marandúa’, the first indigenous journalism manual in Brazil. The publication, which means ‘good news’ in the Nheengatu language, was presented at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasília.

Developed over 18 months with contributions from more than 40 indigenous communities and 60 communicators, the manual provides ethical principles and guidelines for covering topics such as territory, culture, health, politics, and climate change. It aims to shift journalistic perspectives away from external stereotypes and toward narratives shaped by the indigenous peoples themselves.

The manual, which underwent review by the Instituto Kaingáng (Inka), is intended to serve both as a professional guide for the press and an educational tool for journalism curricula to promote anti-racist reporting. It also seeks to encourage greater indigenous participation in national communication channels and representative entities.