Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta · Colombia
Mamo Sey Awingūmū
Spiritual leader, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Mamo Sey Awingūmū is a spiritual leader of the Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia — a region regarded by its traditional inhabitants as the “Heart of the World.” As a Mamo, or spiritual authority, he is trained from a young age to guide his community in maintaining harmony between humanity and nature.
His teachings emphasize the sacred responsibility to protect the Earth, uphold ancestral laws, and maintain balance within the living systems that sustain life.
The Elders’ Circle
One Moment, Every Lineage
From the Heart of the World to the Cradle of Humankind: at Origin, Mamo Sey Awingūmū joins elders of every continent to hold that balance in one shared moment on October 17.
October 17, 2026 · Global Day of Unity & Regeneration
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