Biruany

Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Biruany Tsunami Books. $25/30. 7:30 pm

It is a huge honor to host these amazing indigenous leaders in the heart of Eugene, bringing their medicine directly from the Brazilian Jungle! Feel the spirit of the Amazon jungle through the joyful music of the Huni Kuin people. The Huni Kuin have a rich cultural heritage that includes shamanism, storytelling, music, and art. With a population of more than 25,000 people, they have one of the largest populations of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil.

Biruany is a spiritual leader of her people and she is worldly recognized for her groundbreaking achievements. She is notably the first Huni Kuin woman to lead spiritual works and engage in pioneering studies, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.

Bixku is a leader in his village, known for his strong commitment to the indigenous cultural heritage, working on the recognition and preservation of indigenous cultures on a global scale."

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