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FUNDER BRIEFING
Kogi Sacred Sites of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Kogi mamo Pedro Juan Nuevita and Kogi Governor
Jos de los Santos will speak about the quest of
four Indigenous groups of the Sierra Nevada de
Santa Marta to regain control of their sacred sites.
They come to celebrate the successful acquisition
and protection of the rst siteJaba Taiwashkaka
and to encourage others to join their efforts.

Long before the advent of the Western
conservation movement, Indigenous people across
the globe understood that certain spots on Earth
are especially important to the preservation of life.
Over time, these places were declared sacred sites
by the spiritual leaders of local tribes, and their
cultures evolved to safeguard them.

The sites frequently coincide with areas of
exceptionally high biodiversity. They are often
located at the headwaters of rivers, in fragile
transition zones, or in areas of vital habitat for
endangered species. The Kogis are living exemplars
of this tradition and will talk about their progress
to date and their unique vision for the future.

PROGRAM
Speakers
!Mark Plotkin, President of the Amazon
Conservation Team
!Mamo Shibulata Zarabata, Keeper of Jaba
Taniwashkaka
!Kogi Governor Jose de los Santos
Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Pacic Room at the Thoreau Center
for Sustainability, Presidio, Building #1014,
(Lincoln Blvd. & Torney Ave.), San Francisco
RSVP by May 30th to
support@internationalfunders.org
Call in number will be provided for those who are
unable to attend.
Complimentary breakfast from Caf Rx
Photo: Richie Rey