Indigenous Reciprocity Over Time
Organization for Indigenous Outreach and Conservation (OIOC) has been deeply rooted in the Sibundoy Valley of Colombia through the pioneering work of Taita Juan Agreda Chindoy. Although OIOC was founded in 2023, before that, starting in 2010, members of the OIOC team were implementing service-oriented projects through the support of Circle of Sacred Nature, a US-based non-profit organization and church.
OIOC continues to partner with Circle of Sacred Nature (CSN). Together, we work to foster reciprocity between Indigenous plant medicine traditions and the broader global community. Through this collaboration, we ensure that the spiritual and healing practices connected to sacred plants, such as Yagé/Ayahuasca, are part of a reciprocal relationship where respect, mutual support, and cultural preservation are central.
Timeline of our key activities and efforts over the years:
2010
Initial project to support the ongoing revitalization of traditional medicine gardens at the home and healing center of Taita Juan Agreda Chindoy.
2010-present
Ongoing efforts and financial contributions to support medicinal plant revitalization, Kamentsa language initiatives, traditional art and weaving commerce, community health initiatives, sponsorship of Kamentsa youth, support of Kamentsa elders, and holiday gift drives.
2018
Shanayoy Maloca fundraiser to support the construction of a ceremonial maloca, which is now used for traditional medicine ceremonies and community gatherings.
2020 - 2021
Taita Juan served as governor of the Kamentsa community. We raise $15,968.
The project involved a double effort:
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An initiative to support food security by donating basic foodstuffs, seeds, and vegetables to 1,000 Kamentsa families.
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Initiative to provide housing to the most marginalized community members by building 8 houses and repairing other housing structures.
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Purchase of a property to provide housing for 24 families.
2022
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Creation of a small greenhouse for the care of native plants and trees.
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Sowing of 1700 seedlings.
2022
Campaign for Christmas gifts for all the Kamentsa reservation villages - 2000 children benefited
2023
Restoration of 40 endangered species of medicinal plants and native trees, vital for the bicultural heritage of the Alto Amazon of Colombia
2024
Honoring the Kamentsa grandparents, community work with 30 Grandparents, market offering and emotional support.
2024
Reconstruction of 2 Houses in the Kamentsa community
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Carmen Agreda Chindoy
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Maura Lida Carlosama Jansasoy
Support OIOC's biodiversity restoration, ethnobotanical conservation, and support efforts for the Kamentsa Nation in Sibundoy, Amazon of Colombia.
Transformative landscape restoration initiative and water conservation, Amazon region of Colombia. We focus on revitalizing biodiversity and bolstering food sovereignty for Kamentsa families.
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