Nukini Tribe

The Nukini people, part of the Pano linguistic family, inhabit the lush rainforests of Acre, Brazil. Despite facing historical challenges, including displacement and exploitation during the rubber boom, they have shown remarkable resilience in preserving their culture and traditions. 

Central to Nukini spirituality is the use of plant medicines. Ayahuasca (Nixi Pae) ceremonies facilitate healing and spiritual connection, while Hapé (Rapé) serves as a grounding and purifying tool. Their shamans possess extensive knowledge of the rainforest's medicinal flora, employing this wisdom to heal and guide their communities. 

Living in harmony with nature, the Nukini practice sustainable hunting, fishing, and agriculture, cultivating crops like cassava and diverse medicinal plants. Their artisanship, reflected in vibrant bead work and basketry, embodies their deep connection to the forest and its spiritual essence. 

In the face of external pressures, the Nukini steadfastly uphold their cultural identity and advocate for the protection of their ancestral lands. Through community initiatives and environmental activism, they share their ancestral wisdom, ensuring the vitality of their heritage for future generations.