An Evening in Support of the Amazon Rainforest

Join us for a special gathering and fundraiser honoring the members of the Noke Koi people visiting from the Nomawana Village in the state of Acre, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Visiting us will be Chief Yama Nomanawa and the chief's nephew, Ata Nomanawa. Relatively unknown compared to other Amazonian tribes, the Noke Koi made little contact with Western culture until they received instruction from Kokapino Txari (the Great Spirit) to share their knowledge and wisdom with the world.

Join us for this opportunity to meet the tribe and create a significant impact in the lives of the Nomanawa community who hold the front line of protection of the Amazon's fragile rainforest.

ABOUT THE NOKE KOI

"Noke Koî" means true people. They are known to be the "True People of the Amazon Rainforest".

Their story says they came out of the Earth, breathed into life by Kokapino Txari (the Great Spirit). They still preserve their traditional ways and only a few speak Portuguese – their native tongue is Nokevana and it is spoken by everyone in the tribe.

Their healers are known to be the doctors of the Forest and some carry the Spirit of the highest level of shamanism in the region (“Romeya”).The Nomawana Village (“people of the juriti bird”) is located in the state of Acre, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.

WHAT TO EXPECT

📚 Storyteling, led by Chief Yama Nomanawa who will be sharing more about their culture and traditions.

🎼 Live Music, showcasing their traditional chants and songs lead by Txaana Ata Nomanawa, a renowned musician from the Nomanawa Village.

🌿 Hapé Circle (optional), feel the spirits of the forest as you receive the medicine of Hapé.

🌈 Craftsmarket, as a way to support and empower the women in the village.

💫 Community Sharing.

ABOUT YAMA NOMANAWA

Yama Nomanawa is the general chief of the Tauari Region of the Noke Koi people. As a respected spiritual and political leader, he has been a key element in preserving and protecting the ancestral traditions and passing on their knowledge to future generations.He was recently elected as president of the Noke Koi Federation, which aims to reclaim the rights of the tribe, and he’s also the vice-president of the American non-profit organization Vozes Da Floresta (VDF) in service of the Amazon Rainforest and the empowerment of indigenous communities.Chief Yama has led ceremonies in different parts of the world and his strong spirit has positioned him as a renowned and highly respected healer.

ABOUT ATA NOMANAWA

Ata Nomanawa – Chief Yama’s nephew and the son of the prestigious paje Aro – is a highly renowned txana (musician) of his people. He is a leader among the youth and strives to teach other young txanas the path of discipline and respect within the medicine work. He’s traveled to the US and South America, participating in important gatherings and conferences as well as many sacred ceremonies.

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