The Xokleng or Aweikoma (sometimes called botocudos) are a Native American tribe of Brazil; their territory is located mainly in the state of Santa Catarina. They were one of the original inhabitants of Misiones Province in Argentina. They are also found on the Ibirama, Posto Velho, and Rio dos Pardos reservations.

Xokleng
Laklanõ
Young Xokleng demonstrating in Brasília for the Indigenous Ibirama-La Klãnõ Lands (2021)
Total population
2,153[1] (2020)
Regions with significant populations
 Brazil -  Santa Catarina
Languages
Xokleng, Portuguese
Religion
Shamanism
Related ethnic groups
Kaingang

References

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  1. ^ Wiik, Flavio (March 26, 2018). "Xokleng - Indigenous Peoples in Brazil". Indigenous Peoples in Brazil. Retrieved June 20, 2024.