Hapé Circle

Ninawa Pai da Mata

With great joy, Ninawa Pai da Mata, together with his sons Shane Kayawei and Mãnã Yube, will lead a Hapé Circle, a sacred medicine of the Huni Kuin culture. Made from a blend of medicinal plants and tobacco, Hapé has been used since ancient times by the Huni Kuin people with the purpose of healing the body, spirit, and mind. Considered one of the most powerful medicines in spiritual practices,

Hapé provides deep cleansing on both the physical and energetic levels, helping to balance thoughts, bring clarity, and strengthen overall health. During the circle, Ninawa will share teachings on the proper use of this medicine, along with important reflections on the respect and responsibility required when using traditional indigenous sacred medicines in modern times.

About Ninawa Pai da Mata

Ninawa Pai da Mata is a respected leader, healer, and spiritual guide of the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) people, an Indigenous group from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru. His work bridges ancestral traditions with contemporary global awareness, sharing his tribe’s spiritual teachings, philosophy, and sacred medicinal practices.

Ninawa Pai da Mata is a highly recognized leader among the Huni Kuin people. In addition to being a spiritual leader, he is a great *Txana* (singer) and artist, making a significant impact on the preservation and innovation of his people’s culture. He was one of the pioneers in introducing musical instruments into Huni Kuin chants, expanding the traditional forms of musical expression.