About

"Sacred Chants & Ancestral Wisdom of the Shanenawa," guided by Indigenous leaders Chief Edina and Mukany. Learn about the spiritual traditions of the Shanenawa people, gaining insights into their sacred chants and ancestral wisdom.

Course Highlights:

Sacred Chants: Learn two Shanenawa chants and discover the profound significance of these sacred songs. The leaders will share how these melodies are used for healing, spiritual connection, and ancestral communication.

Learn the "Iripã Muke Mefi Metsuyuwe" prayer

"Praying to the great spirit and our ancestors to give us strength, faith, strength to achieve our goals and also asking for healing in all aspects."

Ancestral Wisdom: Gain insights into the traditional knowledge passed down through generations, exploring the role of ancestral wisdom in guiding daily life and spiritual practices.


A message from Mukany Shanenawa:

"The sacred prayers are an ancestral knowledge that we learned with the use of the sacred medicines of the Shanenawa people. It is also taught from father to children, in our case from father to daughters, which we call hereditary knowledge. Through the chants, we can receive the healing we seek to achieve. It also brings us a connection with our ancestors, and we find alignments in our spiritual and physical lives. Our journey as female leaders has been very challenging, men did not believe in our potential as women; they discriminated against us. Even so, we did not accept "NO" as an answer. We always sought to achieve our goals with our heads held high, conquering our spaces and showing other women that we are capable of overcoming the obstacles that cross our paths. We learned the sacred prayers through ancestral medicines like Ayahuasca, rapé, and hãpaya, and also through the diets we follow here in the forest."

Registration: sliding scale options

There are sliding scale options available for those who wish to give more. We thank you for your generosity and support!

FAQ

  • How long will I have access to this offering?

    All participants will all be given access to a recording of the session after they register for 30 days to watch and replay.

  • What language is this offering presented in?

    This will be a live presentation. The offering will be presented in Portugese and translated into English by a translator.

  • How long is the offering?

    This offering will be about 40 minutes hours followed by a 30 minute Q&A at the end.a

  • What is the video quality of the offering?

    This session will be hosted on Zoom, featuring live connections with Chief Edina and Mukany from the forest. Please note that due to the remote location, technical challenges may occasionally arise. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to this unique opportunity to connect with them.

Chief Edina is from the Shanenawa people of the Brazilian Amazon. She is the daughter of the revered pajé Shuayne, the oldest Shanenawa pajé at 103 years old, and midwife Txira. Both her parents are considered living libraries of indigenous wisdom. As the firstborn among her sisters, Edina inherited her father’s extensive knowledge and began her spiritual journey at the age of 10. Today, she serves as the chief of the Shane Tatxa Kaya village. Edina is also a dedicated healer who works with traditional forest medicines, continuing the rich heritage of her ancestors.

Mukany is a respected pajé (master shaman) of the Shanenawa people. She comes from Shane Tatxa Kaya, also known as the village of women. She broke long-standing traditions within the Shanenawa community, where only men could become pajés. Her father, the 103-year-old pajé Shuayne, passed all his wisdom to his daughters, having no sons. Mukany began her spiritual studies at the age of 13, embarking on a path that blends tradition and transformation.


Course curriculum

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    Sacred Chants & Ancestral Wisdom of the Shanenawa

    • Welcome

    • Sacred Chants & Ancestral Wisdom of the Shanenawa

    • Chant Lyrics & Meaning: Iripã Nuke Mefi Metsuyuwe

    • Chant Video: Iripã Nuke Mefi Metsuyuwe

    • Chant Lyrics & Meaning: Pupu Itxtúti

    • Chant Video: Pupu Itxtúti

Scholarships

Apply for our scholarship program

Scholarships are available for indigenous and low-income individuals. A portion of our available participation spots are designated for scholars. Please submit your application promptly, as these positions tend to be in high demand and are quickly filled.