Amazon · Brazil
Pajé Mana
Spiritual healer & ceremonial leader
Pajé Mana is a spiritual healer and ceremonial leader from the Brazilian Amazon, representing the deep spiritual traditions of Indigenous forest communities. As a pajé, he carries knowledge of medicinal plants, ancestral rituals, and the spiritual relationship between humans and the rainforest.
His work centers on protecting the Amazon and preserving the cultural knowledge that has guided Indigenous stewardship of the forest for countless generations.
The Elders’ Circle
One Moment, Every Lineage
The forest he protects breathes for the whole planet. At Origin, Pajé Mana carries the Amazon’s voice into the Elders’ circle on October 17.
October 17, 2026 · Global Day of Unity & Regeneration
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