The Mapuche – fighting for their right to heal
The Mapuche battle to get respect for their approach to healthcare in southern Chile
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
The Mapuche are Chile’s largest indigenous group – a population of more than 2 million people. And, they are fighting for their right to heal. They want Chileans to value their unique approach to healthcare and give them control of land and their own destiny. But, it’s a tough sell when there’s so much distrust and violence between the two communities. Jane Chambers travels to their homeland in the Araucania region in the south of Chile, where she’s given rare access to traditional healers and political leaders.
Presenter / producer: Jane Chambers Producer in London: Linda Pressly Editor: Bridget Harney
(Image: Machi Juana at her home by her sacred altar. Credit: Jane Chambers/BBC)