The Brazilian National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai) has formally approved the delimitation of the Nawa Indigenous Land, which is situated within the municipalities of Mâncio Lima and Rodrigues Alves in the Acre region. This decision, made on February 13, was implemented through a legislative document signed by Joenia Wapichana, the president of Funai, marking a significant step towards recognizing the land rights of the Nawa/Kapanawa people.

The approval process included a detailed report, known as the Circumstantial Report of Identification and Delimitation (RCID), which aims to identify and establish the territorial and cultural rights of the Nawa Indigenous community. The meeting for this decision was not only attended by Funai representatives but also involved discussions with Nawa/Kapanawa leaders, illustrating a collaborative approach to indigenous rights advocacy.

This development is particularly important as the Nawa people have a history of persecution and exploitation during the rubber boom era in Acre, and the approval of this land demarcation is seen as a crucial step in rectifying historical injustices and supporting the community's right to preserve their cultural heritage. The recognition of their land also reinforces Brazil's commitment to protecting indigenous peoples and their territories amidst ongoing challenges related to land use and environmental conservation.