Note of Sorrow: Augustinho Cassiano, Elder of the Paumari People of the Tapauá River
Augustinho, one of the oldest leaders of the Paumari people, was a source of wisdom and history.
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Operation Native Amazon (OPAN) expresses its deep regret for the death of Augustinho Cassiano, an important and dear elder of the Paumari people of the Tapauá River, which took place on the morning of May 5th, in the municipality of Lábrea, in Amazonas.
Recognized and respected as one of the oldest leaders of the Paumari people, Augustinho was a true living book. It was identified as a remnant of the jobir, a group of agile warriors who protected the people and prevented enemy arrows from hitting them — a leadership that, until the last days, continued to protect the culture and traditional knowledge of its people.
Always serene, with a gentle and patient speech, Augustinho stood out for his wisdom and willingness to contribute. He participated in important moments, such as the process of demarcating the Paumari Indigenous Lands and the structuring of the Indigenous Association of the People of Waters (AIPA), also recording in his memory the most recent chapters in the history of the people.
In this moment of sadness, Opan sympathizes with the Paumari people of the Tapauá River, especially Augustinho’s family and friends. The foundation of a large and strong family of the Paumari, he left leaving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great nostalgia among those who knew him. Its legacy and remarkable presence will always be remembered and celebrated in all the curves of the waters of the Paumari territory.
May 6, 2025
Operation Native Amazon (OPAN)