The best of both worlds
Huni Kuin tribe meets the Deep Dive:
The Amazone experience in the Netherlands
Let us introduce you to our family from the Amazone
The Huni Kuin – “the true people” – are the largest indigenous population in the Brazilian state of Acre. For hundreds of generations, they call the Western Amazon their home.
Among them are Samia Biruany, Bixku, and Nawa Siã, renowned young leaders who travel spreading the message and songs of
the forest to the world.
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Their message
Today Huni Kuin spirituality echoes throughout the world. This movement began just over a decade ago.
Nowadays, the Huni Kuin travels regularly through the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia to spread their message of hope that suggests a new era, a time of reconciliation between mankind and Mother Nature.
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Their mission
Their mission is clear: connecting the world again with Mother Nature so that we can all join forces to protect the forest.
They are desperately fighting for its survival and they need us to join. They are fighting for their future and thus for the future of us all.
The program
The Huni Kuin will be here in the Netherlands to meet the Deep Dive Community for an once in a lifetime experience!
They are coming to the Netherlands to raise awareness about the Amazon rainforest and its crucial significance for the future of humanity.
The Deep Dive is making their platform available to support them in their mission.
We have set up a program for you to meet them and to become part of this mission!
Meet the Huni Kuin Leaders
Bixku Huni Kuin
Is an experienced and respected leader in Pinuya Village, known for his strong commitment to his community and indigenous heritage.
He currently serves as the vice president of their local NGO, where he leads projects to improve the lives of local families.
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More about Bixku
He also plays a key role in organizing retreats and festivals, which are important events for preserving their traditions.
With the trust and respect of both his community and elders, Bixku embodies a deep connection to the wisdom and traditions passed down through generations, rooted in his years of experience.
Together with his wife Biruany, he advocates for the recognition and preservation of indigenous traditions, sharing the Huni Kuin culture and spirituality not only within Brazil but also on a global scale.
Biruany Huni Kuin
Biruany is widely recognized for her groundbreaking achievements.
She is notably the first Huni Kuin woman to lead spiritual works and engage in pioneering studies, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.
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More about Samia
A prominent spiritual leader who combines leadership, spirituality, and empowerment within her cultural context.
As a representative of the Mawa Isa
Keneya group, a collective of female spiritual leaders from Pinuya Village, she holds a pivotal role within her community, where she leads and oversees spiritual practices.
Beyond her village, Biruany's influence transcends borders. Her international
travels have enabled her to mesmerize audiences with her powerful voice, which echoes the beauty, charm, and feminine force of the forest.
Nawá Siã Huni Kuin
A promising young leader from Pinuya Village
and a recognized indigenous musician known for composing original melodies and songs
featured on digital platforms like Spotify and Bandcamp.
Siã dedicates his life to the study of
sacred chants and traditions of the Huni Kuin people.
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More about Nawá Siã
Over the past decade, he has journeyed
through various states in Brazil and many countries across the world to share the profound wisdom of his indigenous heritage.
He brings the strength, vitality and hope of the rising new generation of indigenous leaders, an inspiration to those who want to honor their ancestors and follow the path of Huni Kuin spirituality and the teachings of the elder Pajé Kupi Huni Kuin.
About their village
Pinuya Village, meaning "Hummingbird", is situated in the city of Tarauaca, in the state of Acre, nestled within the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.
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Their indigenous leader is Pajé Kupi, a authentic master of indigenous wisdom, a "pajé" or shaman among the Huni Kuin people.
As one of the oldest pajés alive, Pajé Kupi possesses extensive knowledge of plant
medicine and traditional chants.
Pinuya is also celebrated for its musicality. Their captivating melodies and rhythms, are inspired by the force of the forest.
Through their leaders' travels, as they establish alliances and fortify their initiatives, Pinuya emerges as an emblematic representation of environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and a promising future where the coexistence of tradition and progress flourishes harmoniously in the heart of the Amazon.
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