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Indigenous-led Kamentsa organization in Colombia focused on biocultural conservation, language and elder knowledge preservation, and regenerative stewardship linked to Yage (Ayahuasca) traditions and territorial sovereignty.

Indigenous & Traditional Practitioner Snapshot

Bioethicists & Ethnobotanists

Organization Type

Ethnobotanical Research Organization

Jurisdiction

Subnational / State-Level

Coverage

1 country

Last Verified

Apr 16, 2026

Knowledge Domains

Ayahuasca / Yage TraditionsTraditional Ecological KnowledgeCultural Protocols & ReciprocityBioethics & Community Consent

Engagement Modes

Community-Led ConservationEthnobotanical Documentation & ResearchPolicy Engagement & Rights Advocacy

Authority Recognition

  • Recognized by Indigenous Governance Structures
  • Self-Organized Community Authority

Community Notes

OIOC describes Indigenous-led programs preserving Kamentsa language, medicinal practice, and ecological knowledge while rebuilding land and community resilience in Putumayo.

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Framework Status

Active

Framework / Program

Kamentsa biocultural conservation and Yage knowledge stewardship

Primary Community Link

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