INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION, INC.
MOUNT TREMPER, NY

Jordão de Melo e Souza is Indigenous Celebration’s Liaison for the Yawanawá Tribe, and Chairman of the Indigenous Advisory Committee. Jordão is responsible for preparing feasibility studies for projects proposed by the Indigenous Advisory Committee, and assisting in the implementation of approved projects, such as the Traditional School of Mutum and the Nipeii: Garden of Medicines. After completing the diet, Naiweni returned with renewed force and new inspiration for her people. She began working to realize one of her father’s greatest dreams: to construct a Traditional School; which is now manifesting through her work with Indigenous Celebration. Currently Kenewma, works to develop the Yawanawá Artisans Women’s Cooperative, one of the largest projects within the tribe, which has directly helped many of the neediest families. She also lends her support to other social projects, including the construction of nurseries for the reforestation of degraded lands. Video Editing & Storytelling: Michael Atwood, Madcap Productions We’re on the hunt! for talented writers, bloggers, photographers, press & social media gurus, to create engaging content & help us spread the word about our mission to preserve the forest by empowering and Celebrating the world’s Indigenous.