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Regional Wixárika Council for the Defense of Wirikuta

Wixárika Indigenous authority coalition defending Wirikuta sacred sites and peyote stewardship, including legal and governance advocacy related to land protection.

Indigenous & Traditional Practitioner Snapshot

Indigenous Peoples & Local Community Authorities (IPLC-As)

Organization Type

Indigenous Governing Council / Authority

Jurisdiction

Subnational / State-Level

Coverage

1 country

Last Verified

Apr 16, 2026

Knowledge Domains

Peyote / Hikuri TraditionsTraditional Ecological Knowledge

Engagement Modes

Ceremonial Governance & StewardshipCommunity-Led Conservation

Authority Recognition

  • Recognized by Indigenous Governance Structures
  • Recognized by National / Regional Law

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Framework Status

Active

Framework / Program

Wirikuta sacred route and peyote protection governance

Primary Community Link

Linked Stakeholders

National Council of Native American Churches (NCNAC)

Source Evidence

Wixárika Research Center - Recognition of the Wixárika Sacred Route

https://www.wixarika.org/recognition-wixarika-sacred-route-will-avoid-pillage-peyote

NARF - NCNAC article (includes invited leaders of Consejo Regional Wixárika)

https://narf.org/national-council-of-native-american-churches-speak-out-against-illegitimate-organizations

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