Huni Kuin Boa Vista

Huni Kuin Boa VistaHuni Kuin Boa VistaHuni Kuin Boa Vista
  • Home
  • About Huni Kuin
  • Meet us
  • Education
  • Blog
  • Charity
  • Gallery
  • Shop
  • Events
    • 1 - World Tours
    • 2- in Brazil
    • 3 - Retreats in Acre
  • Contact
  • More
    • Home
    • About Huni Kuin
    • Meet us
    • Education
    • Blog
    • Charity
    • Gallery
    • Shop
    • Events
      • 1 - World Tours
      • 2- in Brazil
      • 3 - Retreats in Acre
    • Contact

Huni Kuin Boa Vista

Huni Kuin Boa VistaHuni Kuin Boa VistaHuni Kuin Boa Vista
  • Home
  • About Huni Kuin
  • Meet us
  • Education
  • Blog
  • Charity
  • Gallery
  • Shop
  • Events
    • 1 - World Tours
    • 2- in Brazil
    • 3 - Retreats in Acre
  • Contact

Our Story

Txana Ikakuru

Txana Ikakuru is the grandson of Romão Sales who was one of the main guardians of the sacred and ancient Huni Kuin chants of Nixi Pae, and grandson of the Master Kaxinawa Shaman Mukaya. Txana Ikakuru was chosen by his elders to carry the ancient Huni Kuin lineage of the sacred chants of the Nixi Pae & the healing knowledge. He is the Spiritual Leader and Chief of his village. His knowledge on medicinal plants, sacred chants, and healing arts is vast, and works extensively with the youth of his community sharing the knowledge of their culture and ancestry. He is renowned in his tribe and worldwide as an important conductor of Nixi Pae and a great singer. He is the founder and president of the Yube Inu institute where he works together with other villages and tribe leaders to promote projects for the wellness of his people. As a conductor of Nixi Pae ceremonies, he is respected for his dedication, seriousness, and tender care with which he transmits and perpetuates his culture. Txana Ikakuru is a messenger of this new time and frequently travels to share his people’s culture and spirituality in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Ikakuru & Batani

The leaders must become keepers of their people's history, sacred stories, and unwritten laws. This knowledge isn't abstract; it includes essential, practical skills. Elders teach the future leaders about the spiritual significance of the land and how to use medicinal plants, ensuring the community's health and well-being. 

Bunke Inani

The elders act as mentors, teaching through both instruction and example. They show the young leaders how to embody the principles of integrity, humility, and wisdom. This leadership is not about wielding power but about serving the people, making decisions for the collective good, and preserving the traditions that define them. By carrying these teachings, the young leaders become a vital, living link to their past, ensuring that their people's history and way of life continue for generations to come.

Nixie & Kariani

A young leader's role is deeply spiritual. They must embrace the spiritual beliefs of their ancestors and learn the proper protocols for ceremonies and rituals. This involves understanding the significance of specific prayers, songs, and dances that connect the community to the spirit world and their cultural identity. The leader is a guardian of these practices, ensuring they are performed correctly and respectfully. This aspect of their mentorship from elders is vital, as these ceremonies are essential for the spiritual health and unity of the community.

Yuraya Txana Ury

The future leaders are taught that a true leader serves their people, listens to their concerns, and works for the collective good. 

Txarany

This spiritual education often involves learning specific arts and crafts -  Rituals that are essential for the well-being of the community and its relationship with nature. 

Yusinã

Leadership within indigenous communities is a cycle of learning and teaching, a continuous process where the elder teaches the young leader, who in turn learns not just to lead, but to teach the next generation. The future of their people depends on this intergenerational transfer of knowledge.

Nai Shaba

The role of chief is one of profound responsibility, not just authority. This is often an apprenticeship where the son and/ or daughter observes their parent's actions, participates in council meetings, and learns how to navigate complex social dynamics. Parents demonstrate how to be a fair and respected leader by embodying integrity, humility, and wisdom.

Responsibility of the Cycle means to embody the teachings, as one becomes a living link to the past, capable of inspiring the next generation. The cycle of learning to teach ensures that the community's history, knowledge, and spiritual identity are not only preserved but actively passed on, securing their continuity for the future.


Copyright © 2025 Huni Kuin Boa Vista - All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept