Honoring Ancestral Knowledge for a Balanced Future
Our Mission is to restore biodiversity and food sovereignty for Indigenous communities of the Amazonian Foothills and promote reciprocity for our Indigenous wisdom and medicines.
OIOC is dedicated to restoring the balance between human well-being and the planet's health, recognizing that they are profoundly interconnected and interdependent.
Our purpose is to integrate Indigenous wisdom with contemporary science to restore and sustain the ecosystems of the Amazonian foothills. We are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity, ensuring food sovereignty, and supporting Indigenous communities' cultural and environmental resilience.
Our work seeks to honor and preserve the intricate relationship between nature and culture, ensuring a thriving and sustainable future for future generations.
OUR VALUES
Connection with Nature and Mother Earth
We value our deep connection with nature and recognize Mother Earth as a sacred entity. We honor and respect the natural world, understanding that our well-being is intricately linked to the planet's health.
Reciprocity to Kamëntsá Community
OIOC recognizes the centuries of wisdom trialed and passed down through Indigenous culture, from which the modern world benefits. We advocate for ways to give back, support, and uplift Indigenous communities undergoing economic and environmental hardship, their traditions, and their knowledge base at risk of gradual extinction. We believe in fair and mutually beneficial exchanges, and that ancestral practices around nature, communion, community, and wellness benefit humanity.
Harmonious Relationship with All
We foster harmony and balance in all our relationships, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings. We approach interactions with empathy, compassion, and understanding, seeking to nurture positive connections with both people and the environment.
Sacredness of Life
We see life as sacred in everyone and everything, honoring all living beings' inherent value and dignity. This reverence for life guides our actions and decisions, inspiring us to act with integrity, kindness, and compassion.
Family and Community
We value the importance of family and community as the cornerstone of society. We prioritize the well-being of children and elders, recognizing their wisdom, contributions, and the need for their care and support.
Good Living (Sumak Kawsay)
Guided by the principle of Good Living, or Sumak Kawsay, we lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in harmony with nature and each other. We commit to transparency, integrity, and the pursuit of what is good and just in life, advocating for the well-being of all beings and the planet.