Empowering Indigenous Communities Worldwide
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
What sets Teyuna Foundation apart is the deep, heart-centered connection shared among our team and our unwavering commitment to becoming more conscious stewards of our Earth. This path is guided by the ancient wisdom of the Mamos and the Jabas—respected keepers of ancestral knowledge—whose teachings illuminate a profound understanding of balance, care, and interconnectedness. Grounded in these principles, we believe that honesty, transparency, and collaboration are essential to advancing Teyuna Foundation’s purposeful mission.
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Supported the efforts of Kogi-Wiwa Mamo Senchina and Jaba Maria Luisa Nakogui Mojica in working towards the establishment of the Shindwa Wisdom School, a spiritual foundation rooted in the Law of Origin — a sacred code upheld through traditional music and vibratory principles that sustain all living beings. This wisdom is preserved through music, instrument making, language programs, and traditional arts, reinforcing the Teyuna’s duty to protect and pass down these teachings.
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Provided support in the cultivation of native sacred seeds and seedlings, essential for the sacred practices of Teyuna women. Guided by the Jabas, revered female elders, weaving transcends craft — it is an ancestral rite of passage and a lifelong meditation. Each thread carries sacred intentions, weaving harmony and balance into the world around us. The black, orange, and white cactus, along with cotton, are not merely materials but living spirits, intertwined with our tradition and the Earth’s vitality. In today’s modern world, where deforestation threatens these sacred plants, the loss resonates deeply, calling us to restore and protect what sustains both our ancestors’ wisdom and the future of all life.
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Provided funding for traditional medical care and emergencies, helping communities access healing resources that honor ancestral practices.
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Completed Cross-Country Pagamento - A 10,432-mile journey with seven Mamos to spread awareness of the Law of Origin across North America, fostering deeper connections and preserving sacred knowledge.
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Fostered “Ungumas” (community gatherings) to bring together indigenous and non-indigenous people to reconnect through shared experiences and teachings, countering the disconnection caused by modern technology.
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Supported the work to sustain Teyuna women's sacred weaving practices — a meditative tradition that nurtures positive energy for the Earth — where efforts are made to preserve native plants like sacred cactus and cotton, which have been endangered by deforestation.
CURRENT WORK
Since early 2024 one of our main focuses has been on facilitating the exchange of the Kogi and Wiwa elders' profound ancestral wisdom through dedicated workshops. By sharing these sacred traditions, we empower the modern world with invaluable tools to reconnect with Mother Earth. Bringing the ancient knowledge of the Kogi and Wiwa into contemporary life has proven to be a deeply transformative experience, offering ways to heal and restore balance. We continue to build collaborative efforts with the Mamos and Jabas — the revered guardians of this wisdom — as we move toward a future where ancient teachings and the modern world can coexist in harmony, guiding us toward a more harmonious existence.
Since late 2024, we have also focused on supporting displaced Wiwa Indigenous communities—uplifting elder women, youth, and children through initiatives that foster both food self-sustainability and pathways toward financial independence. Central to this work has been the identification and strengthening of emerging leadership within the community—individuals who can carry forward a living model that honors the wisdom of ancestral traditions rooted in the Law of Origin, while also embracing access to modern education and knowledge systems. This approach reflects a conscious transition away from charity-based models toward pathways grounded in dignity, reciprocity, and long-term resilience. By helping cultivate environments where ancestral wisdom and contemporary learning can coexist and reinforce one another, we contribute to a framework where cultural continuity and self-sufficiency grow hand in hand.
This work remains an evolving process—one that continues to be shaped through listening, learning, and deep collaboration. Our vision is to develop a replicable model that can be adapted across displaced indigenous Wiwa communities, demonstrating that it is possible to honor the wisdom of the Law of Origin while fostering self-sufficiency, leadership, and meaningful integration with the modern world. Through this approach, we aim to contribute to pathways that are both sustainable and rooted in dignity, ensuring that these living traditions continue to guide future generations.