Pajé Ikamuru has a very important job in this village, regarding the planting and research of medicinal plants, treatment of diseases, and preparation of traditional medicines. He acts as a real doctor and teacher, passing on his knowledge of the various forms of healing within the tradition to the younger people and those interested in the subject, as well as praying, singing and treating the sick. Together with his son Nawa Panã, he has been dreaming of building a space where they can prepare medicines from the forest, not only for the community, but also to serve his network of friends and partners around the world.
The Guardians of the Forest Institute has been a partner of the Huni Kuin people for 14 years. It is a multidisciplinary, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Amazon and strengthening the traditional culture of the peoples that inhabit it. With projects in the areas of cultural heritage registration, cultural exchanges, medicinal plants, food security, indigenous education and infrastructure, the IGF has been supporting the Pajé Ikamuru and will accompany the process of development of the work.
