Women, Indigeneity and Culture with Rita Huni Kuin | Medicine Festival 2023

Join Rita, a young female leader from the Huni Kuin indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon, for an enlightening conversation about her culture, art, and the challenges facing indigenous women. Rita shares insights into daily life in the forest, the importance of preserving ancestral knowledge, and the delicate balance between tradition and modernity. Learn about the Huni Kuin women's empowerment movement, their efforts to improve education and health in their communities, and how we can respectfully engage with indigenous wisdom and plant medicines. This powerful dialogue offers a rare glimpse into an ancient culture adapting to a rapidly changing world, inspiring us to become better allies and stewards of the Earth. This discussion was hosted by Alisa Reimer.
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