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Bridging Ancient Wisdom
to the Future

A foundation to preserve Indigenous traditions and natural ecosystems

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Through the preservation of nature and Indigenous traditions, we can foster a harmonious balance that supports all living beings.

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We urgently need your help to protect 345 acres of sacred Aztec land in La Noria, Northwestern Mexico. This ancestral site contains year-round natural water pools, three water springs, and petroglyphs estimated to be over 5,000 years old, predating the privatization of land in the region

Rematriate Sacred Land in La Noria

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Aniwa Gathering 2026

Aniwa Gathering is a four-day conference bringing together 40 Indigenous leaders to share knowledge and cultural practices that deepen connection with nature. Through talks, workshops, and community experiences, it fosters cross-cultural exchange, raises awareness of nature’s role in human well-being, and inspires action to support Indigenous communities and the Earth.

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Huya Aniwa Institute

The Huya Aniwa Foundation is establishing a physical home on sacred land in La Noria, Mazatlán, Mexico through the Huya Aniwa Institute. Located near the biodiverse Meseta de Cacaxtla Reserve, it is envisioned as a living model of regeneration. The Institute works to preserve ecosystems, restore forests and water sources, and strengthen cultural relationships to land, water, and community, guided by Indigenous knowledge and long-term ecological stewardship.

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Our Recent Work

Rooted in a shared commitment to sustaining both ecological and cultural integrity for future generations.

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The Mamos of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia

Through collective efforts, we supported the building of 19 sacred temples across multiple territories. Each temple serves as a site of teaching, healing, and ceremony, strengthening intergenerational knowledge transmission and ensuring the community’s connection to the land and cosmos remains unbroken.

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Preserving sacred land and ancestral wisdom

so our grandchildren can have all the tools to

live in harmony with Mother Earth.

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Our Impact Since 2015

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This report reflects a decade of collective impact, honoring the communities and leaders who have guided this journey and celebrates the shared efforts that have brought us to this moment. Together, these efforts have:

Raised $6 Million USD

Benefited 50+ Indigenous Communities

Brought together 4k+ participants through Aniwa Gatherings

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Visit the Institute

The Huya Aniwa Institute is a community initiative located on the sacred land of La Noria in the municipality of Mazatlán. It is a natural corridor to the rich biodiversity of the Meseta de Cacaxtla Reserve in Northwestern Mexico. This initiative is guided by indigenous wisdom and dedicated to nature conservation and revitalization.

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Our Mission

Huya Aniwa partners with Indigenous collectives to protect sacred lands, revitalize cultural heritage, and restore ecosystems. By integrating Indigenous wisdom with sustainable land stewardship and reforestation, we support ancestral lifeways rooted in reciprocal relationships with the more-than-human world. Through this work, we strengthen interdependence between people, land, and all living beings.

We envision a world where Indigenous wisdom guides the restoration of sacred lands, cultural traditions flourish, and all living beings exist in harmony with the Earth.

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