Dona Maria Odila Godinho, 73, is head of the female-led indigenous community of Anã, tirelessly working to sustain and protect her home on the banks of the Tapajós river in the Amazon rainforest.
In addition to pollution from mining and deforestation in the region, 2023 saw the lowest rainfall in 40 years.
Mulheres Sonhadoras em Ação - Women who Dream and Act - is a project that promotes the participation of women in economic activities that preserve the natural balance. With ever growing threats, Maria’s work is more crucial than ever.
I was fortunate to be invited to join a team of leaders, learning how to directly address and find solutions to the polycrisis in the Amazon, through listening and reflection on themes like reverence, resource and responsibility. This is a clip from an ongoing series of stories I’ve been making on people protecting the Amazon.
Full screen version in bio.
Thank you to Kaiara Amazonia and Gran Misterio for having me onboard!
#guardians #amazon #leaders #tapajos #brazil #healers
Link in bio ————-
Last year, I set off around Northern India on my own, with no real plans. Simply to take travel tips from locals and chat to people along the way.
The idea was to take only film and no digital, so I had about 10 rolls (30mins) of 16mm for 4 weeks.
I wanted it to be more about the process of shooting, and being more involved/selective with what I filmed. It is a really terrible way of working when you come to the edit.. but.. the process was fun.
I met and 'interviewed' several people, many with great stories.. but sadly could only use 3, along with the amount of footage I got. The moments I shot were guided by these encounters.
Vol 1. Neena
After a few days in Delhi I gave my friend Ananta a message for tips. She said I should go visit her Mum up in Dehra Dun.
Neena kindly had me to stay at her home, in a remote region just below the Himalayas. Neena was one of the first people to bring Henna to the UK, 30 years ago. She spoke at length about spirituality, motherhood, India today and her life between Scotland and India.
Shot on S16mm Bolex
@kodak_shootfilm 250D, 50D, 500T and expired Fuji Reala 500D
Scans - @cinelablondon
Today is the launch of our campaign for a documentary close to our hearts.
Over the past year we’ve been filming Dale and many others navigating grief and loss. They’re deep and loving stories that remind us of our interconnectedness and humanity. It’s a love letter to grief workers, hospice care practitioners, end of life doulas and advocates, meditation teachers and wisdom keepers, and to anyone who has experienced, or is now experiencing, loss and change.
We’re in the home stretch of bringing Dying to Live Now to life. This is a documentary exploring life’s biggest questions with heart and humor.
Support the film at dyingtolivenow.com. Link in bio. All contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you for joining the journey!
Director: @archietms
Producer: @auroraleonard
Co-Producer: @tunetown
Associate Producers: @fokt23 , @daniwiec , @gettingperspective , @steph.marie.crawford , @cinesteph , @estreeter49
With Music by @jaiuttal
Earth Day is a reminder, but for the Mamos and Indigenous people around the world, this is a daily practice. 🌎
“When there are misunderstandings, conflicts, or moments of tension, we ask for forgiveness. From each other, and from Mother Earth. Because when we harm one another, we are also disrespecting her.”
A different way of seeing relationship. Not just with each other, but with all of life.
Today, and every day, is a chance to return to that harmony. 🌱
#earthday #happyearthday #indigenouswisdom
The Zagas of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia. Matriarchs of the Wiwa people.
The health of the Earth is deeply connected to and dependent upon the spiritual and ecological balance they uphold in these sacred mountains, guided by ancestral laws that shape how humans are meant to relate to every river, animal, and plant.
The women weave thoughts, as they weave their bags. Sowing love and intention into the world as they weave in a spiral, representing the womb of the earth, the continuation of life, and connection the sacred mountain. When she weaves a bag, she infuses guidance and advice into the bag for the recipient.
Join the Mamos and Zagas of the Wiwa and Kogui in Mexico May 16th to 23rd for a wisdom retreat.
Learn to weave sacred mochilas, make spiritual consultations, pagamentos and much more.
Info: @aniwa.co
Filmed by @reforestfilms
Music by Orlando Villarraga @ocgv_sound played with one of the sacred instruments of the Wiwa
I met RamDev Dale Borglum 7 years ago when I began to learn about hospice care. Nobody tells you that contemplating death is like a cheat code for living well. It cracked my heart open. Over time I felt more connected to myself, to others, to the work I was doing. I said to Dale, “Why don’t more people know about you?” I think what I was really saying was, “I’ve been looking for an elder to pass along wise and compassionate teachings about this. Why did it take so long to find you?” Apparently I had to move to California first.
𝘋𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘸 is a short documentary made with my partner @archietms , following 83-year-old Dale, a life-long friend and collaborator of @babaramdass , as he shares insights shaped by decades of experiences, offering a compassionate “how to” guide for living fully, and reframing death as our greatest tool for healing.
We are looking for a select few to join our producing team to help bring this film into the world.
If this topic is something you’re passionate about and you want to help create it (previous filmmaking experience is not required), we’d love to hear from you. Send us a DM.
Produced by Aurora Leonard
Directed by Archie Macpherson
Additional cinematography David Neptune @tunetown
#filmmaking #documentary #grief #hospice
“When you act that way, you give life to the earth”
Matsini Yawanawá, chief of the indigenous village of Mutum in Acre, Brazil shares the importance of planting food forests in order to bring health, joy and sustainability to the land and families.
In partnership with @pploftheforest the Yawanawá are introducing an agroforestry project that is a hybridization of indigenous planting practices with new innovations in land tending, to create a replicable model of food sustainability amidst numerous threats to the locals food sources.
Follow along with the project to learn more about the rich history and traditions of the Yawanawá, as well as actionable planting techniques that prioritize soil and land health.
Reforest Films is documenting the project, while supporting 16 year old Vinnya Yawanawá’s filmmaking through mentorship and equipment so he can tell the story of his people through his lens.
Donate to the project at peopleoftheforest.org
#pploftheforest #reforestfilms #conservation #regenerative #yawanawá #agroforestry #indigenous #reforestation #foodsovereignty #land #tending #environmentalism #climateaction #sustainability #amazon #amazonforest
“Somebody has to bring the change”
Sapana Village Lodge blends sustainable tourism with community development.
At 14, Dhruba Giri had a dream. Now, he operates a successful tourism center that alleviates poverty by directing its profits into animal rehabilitation, organic farming initiatives, schools, and healthier living conditions for local communities.
The project also supports the indigenous Chitwan people, who after being moved out of the jungle where they lived, are now having to adapt to modern ways of living.
#minidoc #nepal #nepalnow #change #nepaltravel #nepalisbeautiful #nepalgram #sapana #chitwan #filmmaking #documentary #ecotourism #socialimpact #climatechange #entrepreneur
Support Sapana and learn more @svsinepal
Sacred service to Mother Earth, this pagamento (spiritual payment /offering) can be done to help contain fires. Please share!
Teachings by Mamo Rodrigo and family of the Wiwa tribe, Sierra Nevada, Colombia shared through @aniwa.co
Film/Edit. Archie Macpherson @archietms
Animation. Vianney Lopez @artsoforigin
Narration. Natascha Berg @nataschaberg1
Music. Orlando Villarraga @ocgv_sound
Michael Levy, Polytope
For written text instructions please comment “pagamento” below. For more teachings please visit the Aniwa online platform.
Join us live on Sunday, December 15th at 10AM PT for our next Aniwa Digital offering, “Aganguashi: Wisdom of Cleansing Thoughts & Healing Your Timeline” with Mamo Rodrigo & Teyuna Family.
Discover the profound teachings of the Mamos, the spiritual leaders of the Wiwa, Kogi, Arhuaco, and Kankuamo—known collectively as the Teyuna people of Sierra Nevada, Colombia. This transformative course introduces their ancient wisdom, emphasizing how every thought and experience shapes our reality and impacts the balance of our lives and the planet.
Through the lens of Teyuna philosophy, you’ll learn how negativity—whether from anger, conflicts, or harmful conversations—builds up within us and can disrupt relationships, personal well-being, and even the environment. The Mamos teach that cleansing our thoughts, energy, and life experiences is essential to restoring harmony within ourselves and the natural world.
This course offers a powerful journey into the Teyuna practice of energy cleansing and thought purification. You’ll explore:
* How thoughts influence your reality and connection to the planet.
* The impact of negativity on your relationships, energy, and inner balance.
* Guided techniques to clear your mind, energy, and timeline, releasing negative imprints that hold you back.
By embracing these teachings, you’ll gain the tools to cleanse, realign, and cultivate harmony in your life while contributing positively to the balance of nature. This is more than a practice—it’s a way to transform your inner and outer world.
Begin your journey towards clarity, balance, and connection today. Comment “Mamos” below for more details.
There’s still time to join us for our live Q&A on September 23rd @ 4PM PT with Kumu Ramsay, alongside his intensive course, “Hoʻoponopono: Me, My Selves, and the I.” This masterclass is designed for anyone seeking deeper spiritual understanding, healing from past traumas, or interested in the practices of traditional Hawaiian wisdom. Whether you are new to the concept of Hoʻoponopono or looking to deepen your existing practice, this masterclass offers valuable insights and transformative experiences.
Course highlights include:
•Understanding Hoʻoponopono: -Exploring its historical roots and contemporary relevance. -Discovering its role in personal and spiritual development.
•Mastering Self-Integration: -Techniques for harmonizing the three selves: the conscious, subconscious, and spiritual. -Practical exercises for applying Hoʻoponopono in daily life.
•The Power of Forgiveness: -Engaging deeply with the process of forgiveness to release and transform negative energies. -Learning how to initiate and maintain a state of Pono—righteousness and balance.
•Connecting with the Divine: -Methods to enhance your spiritual connection and trust in the divine guidance. -Insights into the role of divine presence in healing and life decisions.
•Interactive Session: -Participate in a guided Hoʻoponopono session led by Kumu Ramsay. -Experience the powerful shifts that occur with real-time application of the teachings.
Please comment below if you are interested in more details. 🌺
Video captured and edited by @archietms filmed at @ourbutterflymountain
#aniwa #nature #connectiontonature #indigenous #indigenouswisdom #transformation #healing #spiritualjourney #motherearth #healtheworld #savetheplanet #rainbowwarriors #ancientwisdom #firstnations #greatspirit #wisdomkeepers #pray #prayer #love #rainbowprophecy #blessing #blessings #plantingseeds #seedsofchange #hawaii #hawaiian #hooponopono
