Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas

The Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas (Portuguese pronunciation: [fũdaˈsɐ̃w̃ nasjoˈnaw dus ˈpɔvuz ĩˈd͡ʒiʒenɐs], lit.'National Indigenous People Foundation') or FUNAI is a Brazilian governmental protection agency for Amerindian interests and their culture.

Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas
FUNAI
National Indigenous People Foundation
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Agency overview
Formed5 December 1967 (1967-12-05)
Preceding agency
  • Serviço de Proteção ao Índio (SPI)
HeadquartersBrasília, Brazil
Agency executive
Parent agencyMinistry of Native People
Websitewww.gov.br/funai/pt-br
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