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Type to enter text Type to enter text FUNDER BRIEFING Kogi Sacred Sites of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Kogi mamo Pedro Juan Nuevita and Kogi Governor José de los Santos will speak about the quest of four Indigenous groups of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to regain control of their sacred sites. They come to celebrate the successful acquisition and protection of the first site—Jaba Tañiwashkaka —and to encourage others to join their efforts. Long before the advent of the Western conservation movement, Indigenous people across the globe understood that certain spots on Earth are especially important to the preservation of life. Over time, these places were declared sacred sites by the spiritual leaders of local tribes, and their cultures evolved to safeguard them. The sites frequently coincide with areas of exceptionally high biodiversity. They are often located at the headwaters of rivers, in fragile transition zones, or in areas of vital habitat for endangered species. The Kogis are living exemplars of this tradition and will talk about their progress to date and their unique vision for the future. PROGRAM Speakers ✦Mark Plotkin, President of the Amazon Conservation Team ✦Mamo Shibulata Zarabata, Keeper of Jaba Taniwashkaka ✦Kogi Governor Jose de los Santos Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 9 AM to 11 AM Location: Pacific Room at the Thoreau Center for Sustainability, Presidio, Building #1014, (Lincoln Blvd. & Torney Ave.), San Francisco RSVP by May 30th to [email protected] Call in number will be provided for those who are unable to attend. Complimentary breakfast from Café Rx Photo: Richie Rey
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FUNDER BRIEFING: Kogi Sacred Sites of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
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FUNDER BRIEFINGKogi Sacred Sites of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Kogi mamo Pedro Juan Nuevita and Kogi Governor Jos de los Santos will speak about the quest of four Indigenous groups of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to regain control of their sacred sites. They come to celebrate the successful acquisition and protection of the first siteJaba Taiwashkakaand to encourage others to join their efforts.Long before the advent of the Western conservation movement, Indigenous people across the globe understood that certain spots on Earth are especially important to the preservation of life. Over time, these places were declared sacred sites by the spiritual leaders of local tribes, and their cultures evolved to safeguard them.The sites frequently coincide with areas of exceptionally high biodiversity. They are often located at the headwaters of rivers, in fragile transition zones, or in areas of vital habitat for endangered species. The Kogis are living exemplars of this tradition and will talk about their progress to date and their unique vision for the future.
PROGRAM
Speakers
Mark Plotkin, President of the Amazon Conservation Team
Mamo Shibulata Zarabata, Keeper of Jaba Taniwashkaka
Kogi Governor Jose de los Santos
Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Pacific Room at the Thoreau Center for Sustainability, Presidio, Building #1014, (Lincoln Blvd. & Torney Ave.), San Francisco
RSVP by May 30th to [email protected]
Call in number will be provided for those who are unable to attend.
Complimentary breakfast from Caf Rx
Photo: Richie Rey
