Message from the Amazon
Briefly

The Ashaninka of Apiwtxa have tirelessly defended their ancestral lands and the rainforest for decades, motivated by a profound spiritual connection to nature.
During a recent visit, earthrise presenter Amanda Burrell participated in an ayahuasca ceremony to connect deeply with the Ashaninka's values and worldview regarding nature.
Benki Piyako, founder of the Institute Yorenka Tasorentsi, is dedicated to reforesting former pastureland, exemplifying the urgency and hope of restoring ecological balance.
The series highlights how Indigenous communities like the Ashaninka are crucial in the global movement for environmental justice, representing a perspective rooted in coexistence with nature.
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