The Kayapo have been living in the Amazon for quite a long time now. Over time they've been accumulating knowledge of their surroundings. There is more than just one Kayapo tribe in the Amazon. An easy way to think of it is, each tribe is like its own community. They each have their own variation of the Kayapo language as well.
Some of the tribes actually speak basic Portuguese. The older tribes tend to speak "Truer versions" compared to some of the newer tribes. Over time, the Kayapo have made slight adjustments to the way they operate and do certain things. Mainly because they've been exposed to modern techniques and technology.
The Kayapo hunt off of the land and have special weapons that they developed to do so. Until Recently, they've used blow guns, arrows made with poison tips, spears, etc... These weapons are somewhat primitive so the Kayapo have begun replacing them with guns when they can be afforded.
The Kayapo also had "hunter-gatherer groups". They lived in small temporary settlements for about 4-5 years until all the resources were exhausted. Then they would move on and find another place to settle. Due to land colonization by non-indigenous people, many local groups became peasants. These new changes not only destroy traditional lifestyles but causes the locals to lose control over their territory and land. Now, loggers, gold miners, etc… benefit from it.
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