Graduation of the first class of Governance School and presentation of books of knowledge.
On the 4th of June 54 young people from five indigenous communities of Alto Mayo in San Martin graduated from the Awajún Governance School, promoted by the Regional Awajún Indigenous Federation of Alto Mayo (FERIAAM) and Conservation International. The objective of this school is to train leaders who value their cultue, strengthen their indigenous identity and defend their territory.
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This school is implemented by our partner Proyecto Andino de Tecnologías Campesinas (PRATEC) training young people in leadership, governance, community management, administration, and indigenous rights. The idea is they play a more active role in the decision-making processes in their community, contributing to the future and well-being of their families.
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Students are recurring to their own cultural practices and knowledge to become the next leaders that will preserve the economic, social and environmental interests of their people and territory. In an emotional ceremony at the Moyobamba Cultural Center - CUMO, the students celebrated each other and showed their commitment to continue growing and strengthening their skills and identity.
Presentation of books on Awajún knowledge
Earlier that day, the books "Awajuúni Dekátii - Awajún Wisdom" were presented; a collection of knowledge of the Awajún indigenous peoples compiled in the same native communities where the graduates of the School of Governance come from. These books will also be shared in their communal libraries.
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Each page of these books reflects an intimate dialogue between nature and the Awajún. This compilation of knowledge is the result of a collaborative process between wise men and women from the Awajún communities, which seeks to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of the community members, promoting their prosperity while conserving their forests.