Benki Piyãko is assisting a displaced community, securing land along the upper Jurua River for their resettlement. The members of this community, comprised of 78 families, are descendants of seringueiros (rubber tappers) with connections to the Piyãko family. For generations, these families have lived near the Ashaninka community in Brazil, cultivating the land and planting …
In February and March, the overflow of some of the main rivers, such as the Acre and Juruá rivers, triggered a state of emergency in 19 municipalities in the state of Acre, including Marechal Thaumaturgo, where the Institute is based. The floods devastated the homes of more than 2000 people in the municipality and …
Over the weekend of March 16th-17th, an extraordinary event unfolded in the heart of Brazil’s Puyanawa village—a wedding steeped in history and tradition. It was a momentous occasion as guests from across Brazil and around the world gathered to celebrate the union between Txukukaytxi (Rosane) Puyanawa and Raine Piyãko Asháninka. Rosa’ne, a young activist, musician, …
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On Sunday February 25th 2024, the Government of Acre declared a State of Emergency for 17 municipalities, including Marechal Thaumaturgo, affected by flooding of rivers and streams. Riverside inhabitants face widespread devastation. Families do not have access to food or electricity. Their fields, a source of food and livelihood, have been completely submerged by …
Benki Piyãko held a talk at the World Health Organization to share his view on traditional medicines of the forest. The session was organized by the Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative medicine Unit in Service Delivery and Safety, in collaboration with the Department of Gender Equity and Human Rights and gathered about 30 people in a …
