Résidence Arc-en-ciel explained

Official Name:Résidence Arc-en-ciel
Other Name:BP 134
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:French Guiana
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in French Guiana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:France
Subdivision Type1:Overseas region
Subdivision Name1:French Guiana
Subdivision Type2:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name2:Cayenne
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Remire-Montjoly
Population As Of:2009
Population Total:3,250-4,000
Utc Offset:-3

Résidence Arc-en-ciel (English: rainbow residence) or BP 134 is a Brazilian village in the commune of Remire-Montjoly in French Guiana, France. A large part of the population are Karipuna do Amapá Amerindians.[1]

Overview

The Karipuna do Amapá Amerindians used to live in a disputed territory between French Guiana and Brazil. In 1900 their territory was awarded to Brazil,[2] however their primary language is Karipúna French Creole due to prolonged contact with French Guianese.[3]

A group of Karipuna squatted an area near Remire-Montjoly on the outskirts of Cayenne. The village was originally known as BP 134. Other Amerindians joined them,[1] and were followed by people from other parts of Brazil. By 2009, the population of Résidence Arc-en-ciel including illegal residents was estimated between 3,250 and 4,000 people.

In 2000, the inhabitants of Résidence Arc-en-ciel formed DAAC, an organisation for rights, health care and general support for the community.[4] In 2013, the commune of Remire-Montjoly announced the demolition and clearing of the village.[5] In 2017, a program of urban and social development was started.[6]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiens ou Brésiliens ? Les Karipuna entre Curipi et Cayenne. Une Saison en Guyane. 28 March 2021. fr.
  2. Web site: From Oiapoque river to Macapá. Mar Sem Fim. 7 December 2013 . 28 March 2021. fr.
  3. Web site: Karipuna do Amapá . Socio Ambiental . 28 March 2021.
  4. Web site: DAAC – Développement, Accompagnement, Animation, Coopération. Guyana Promo Santé. 28 March 2021. fr.
  5. Web site: NON à la démolition de la salle polyvalente de la BP134 - Résidence Arc-en-ciel sans concertation avec les Habitants du quartier. Petition Free. 28 March 2021. fr.
  6. Web site: Démarrage des aménagements de la résidence arc-en-ciel. Guyane 1ère via Youtube. 28 March 2021. fr.