Noke Koî Tribe

Preparing for Ayahuasca, which we call Uni, is how we stay safe and show respect for the spirit of the medicine and for ourselves. Preparation is more than cleansing the body, it is the beginning of a sacred conversation with the spirit. When we prepare with care, we open the way for the medicine to work clearly and deeply, and we arrive in the ceremony space with a body that is clean, a mind that is clear and a heart that is ready to receive. Whether you are coming to the medicine for the...

Since the dawn of our people, we have walked with Uni — the sacred plant of power and spirit. It is not something new to us; it lives in our blood, our songs, and our stories. It is part of who we are. Our great spirit, Kappinyo Tshari, revealed that through the spirit of Uni we can connect directly with his strength, wisdom, and thought. This sacred medicine opens the doorway to the world of spirits and to the heart of nature itself. Through it, we learn to speak the language of the Earth —...

Let me tell you a story. It’s the story of my father, Varinteká, a man whose spirit shone like the first ray of light that touches the Earth at dawn. When I was a child, he would wake me before sunrise — always at three in the morning — his soft voice breaking through the silence of the forest. “Wake up, my son,” he would whisper. “It’s time to listen.” In the soft glow of the fire, his voice would rise, weaving stories not only of his own life, but of our beginnings — of the river’s song,...