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Yawanawa Sociocultural Association (ASCY)

Indigenous Yawanawa association in the Brazilian Amazon that protects cultural and spiritual heritage, rainforest territories, and community-led initiatives rooted in ancestral knowledge.

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

Ayahuasca / Yage TraditionsTraditional Ecological KnowledgeCultural Protocols & Reciprocity

Engagement Modes

Traditional Practitioner RepresentationCommunity-Led ConservationPolicy Engagement & Rights Advocacy

Authority Recognition

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

Community Notes

ASCY is presented as an Indigenous governing organization supporting Yawanawa cultural continuity, ecological stewardship, and ancestral spiritual practices in Amazonian territory.

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Framework Status

Active

Framework / Program

Yawanawa sociocultural governance and territorial stewardship

Primary Community Link

Source Evidence

ASCY - Official site

https://www.ascy.com.br/en

IRI Partners - ASCY profile

https://www.chacruna-iri.org/organizations

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