OUR TRIBE

In Vari Teka, our sacred village nestled in the heart of the forest, every being carries a purpose passed down through generations.

Our pajés walk the sacred path as keepers of ancestral memory, guiding our people through ceremony, healing, and the wisdom of the spirit world.

Our women hold the deep knowledge of the plants — knowing which leaves soothe, which roots restore, and how to keep our bond with Mother Earth alive through daily care and ritual.

Our men build our homes, hunt and gather from the forest, and stand as protectors of the village, ensuring our community is fed, sheltered, and safe.

Our children learn not through lessons but through play and song, absorbing our stories and traditions in the games they invent and the melodies passed from elder to child.

Together, we are the living heart of the Noke Koî people, united in our devotion to ancestral wisdom and to the forest that sustains, teaches, and protects us in return.

chief
pina varinawa

Pina Varinawa is the chief (Cacique) of the village of Vari Teka and the son of Vaî-Teka and Tayo Waninawa. He is a spiritual leader, musician, and activist, carrying in his heart the strength of his people and the responsibility of being a bridge between tradition and the contemporary world. Pina’s mission is to protect his territory, culture, and the well-being of his community.

Guided by the wisdom of his elders, Pina leads with vision and dialogue, ensuring that his people live in dignity while keeping their traditions, spirituality, and Indigenous autonomy alive. Through music and sacred songs, he expresses the spirit of the forest, the teachings of his ancestors, and the stories of his people. His art carries the voice of traditional medicine and the message of unity, awakening hearts and strengthening Indigenous identity across cultures.

As an activist, Pina stands for the rights of Indigenous peoples and the protection of the Amazon. He speaks out against injustice and works to ensure that the voices of his people are heard and respected.

Pina has traveled around the world sharing his message and participating in international gatherings such as the Ayahuasca Conference, the Medicine Festival in the UK and at UNESCO in Paris.

pana kamanawa

Panã Kamãnawa is a young spiritual leader of the Noke Koî people, from the Kamãnawa clan, and the second chief of the village of Vari Teka.

Brother of Memy Kamanawa, he carries forward the spiritual and cultural legacy of his ancestors — a lineage of great healers and guardians of sacred knowledge. From the age of nine, Panã began studying traditional medicine under the guidance of the elders and spiritual leaders of his community.

Today, he is also a Txana — one who studies and preserves the sacred chants and oral history of his people — walking the path of the ancients with humility and devotion. Panã has traveled across Brazil and Europe, sharing the wisdom of his people and guiding others to reconnect with themselves and with nature.

He has taken part in international gatherings such as the Medicine Festival in England and the Ayahuasca Conference 2025, where he represented the Noke Koî voice among many nations.

As a committed activist and teacher, Panã belongs to a new generation of young Indigenous leaders bringing strength, clarity, and vision to their communities. Through the Tara Kawati Project, he works to build bridges between Indigenous and Western worlds, inspired by the example of great leaders from other nations.

memy kamanawa

Memy Kamanawa is one of the founders and female leaders of the Vari Teka village. A woman of strength, wisdom, and gentleness, she embodies the spirit of the forest and acts as a living bridge between ancestral traditions and the modern world.

Since childhood, Memy has walked the path of sacred medicines. She grew up with the great Pajé Washme, a respected spiritual leader and was guided by her grandmother, a guardian of ancient knowledge. Her father is a Pajé, and her mother a dedicated teacher who passed on to her the value of education and knowledge.

Memy is a warrior of light, a woman with a great heart who always cares for those who come to the village. Her voice and feminine energy resonate far beyond the forest. She has traveled many times to Europe, Mexico, and throughout Brazil, sharing her songs, her medicine, and her message of unity among peoples.

She carries the strength of the sacred feminine, balancing power and tenderness, clarity and compassion. Through her journey, Memy beautifully embodies the harmony between tradition and openness, strength and gentleness, teaching and listening.

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