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Indigenous groups launch summit in Rio

Indigenous and religious groups kicked off a colorful summit June 15 as a counterpoint to the Rio 20 conference on sustainable development, calling on nations to do more to protect the planet.

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Indigenous groups launch summit in Rio

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  1. A Brazilian indian makes up before the inauguration of the People's Summit in the Flamego park in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo/Vanderlei Almeida)

  2. An indigenous man smokes during the opening ceremony of the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  3. An indigenous man attends the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  4. Brazilian Indian chief Raoni Txukarramae (L), the chief of the Amazonian Indian tribe Kaiap attends the opening ceremony of the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  5. Indigenous people attend the opening ceremony of the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. The People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  6. A costumed man poses for a picture during the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  7. Brazilian army soldiers patrol near the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  8. An indigenous man takes a picture during the opening ceremony of the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

  9. A Brazilian Indian prepares her souvenirs stand before the inauguration of the People's Summit in the Flamengo park in Rio de Janeiro. Indigenous and religious groups kicked off a colorful summit as a counterpoint to the Rio+20 conference on sustainable development, calling on nations to do more to protect the planet. (AFP Photo/Vanderlei Almeida)

  10. A costumed man stands near an indigenous man during the People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice in Rio de Janeiro June 15, 2012. People's Summit at Rio+20 for Social and Environmental Justice is a parallel event of the Rio+20 United Nations sustainable development summit that will be held from June 20 to 22. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

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