Humanity is undergoing an intense transformation. Regeneration of our planet beyond the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals is needed. Let’s find out what it takes to preserve our rainforests and plant the largest forest on earth!
We are a diverse group of educators, indigenous leaders, youth and storytellers that are on a learning journey called Cobra Canoa.
We traveled through Brazil for 10 days, from September 29th to October 8th, learning with traditional communities how to use modern technology to regenerate our planet.
In parallel we hosted a series of significant conversations - the Digital Hikoi: Weaving a journey through our synchronized online space.
Through this process, we are creating an interactive learning documentary engaged between a global web of local activists to broadcast worldwide for other communities looking to adopt regenerative practices based on wisdom traditions.
We plan on continuing to create these journeys and are already planning for the next one while simultaneously creating the documentary!
Click here to read the story-sensemaking-harvest that was created after this last learning journey.
WHAT are the specific items that we raise funds to support?
- 3,000 EUR to compensate the indigenous leaders and educators who joined our 10 days journey, Airtravel, bus and transport from/to the villages, accommodation, food
- 1,300 EUR to create a fair exchange with traditional communities that we are going to visit (cooking dinners for our guests, transportation to the communities, working materials)
- 3,200 EUR to finish up our documentary (Sound, graphic animation, production, research)
- 2,500 EUR for creating the structure of our virtual learning journey (design, hosting platforms, facilitation and social media)
- If we make more than our goal, we would be wildly appreciative because the team has already been working day and night on a budget of less than 700 euros a month, everyone working has so far been doing so as a labor of love because they believe that this project needs to happen regardless of financial gain... yet it has been ultimately volunteer-run and the folks involved have personally invested countless hours and over 11,000 euro, over the past 2 years, of personal funds. It will allow these families and dedicated individuals to be able to continue to create more projects like this one via the Beyond Us model of education, adaptation, and community building-- which is only just beginning!
All sponsors will receive credits within the documentary!
Meet the Team!
Larissa Borges
I grew up between the capital of Brasil and the vast landscape of its countryside. I lived and worked in various foreign countries in the past 17 years and understood my role in bridging cultures and creating awareness for the protection of the Earth and the people who are bound to it. Searching for ways to make this connection, I did a Masters in Sustainable Development, and had the opportunity to meet indigenous people and communities from whom I have been learning and integrating nature’s wisdom, and ways to respectfully treat the planet within its diversity, for the well-being of all life. I believe in bridging culture and diversity in union, with synergy of ancient and today’s practices, to envision our present and future in harmonic balance with the Earth.
Naiara Yusió Tukano
I belong to the Yepã Masã people of the Alto Rio Negro region, Amazonas, Brazil. I am 32 years old, a mother, a lawyer and activist, and I carry out projects that can contribute to the cultural and spiritual strengthening of native people. I believe that concrete actions linked to indigenous vision and potential are a path of our strength and freedom. I defend the Rights of Nature and initiatives that seek the recognition of respect for the life of all beings and the regeneration of the earth and all its forms of life.
Naomi Joy Smith
I am a host, weaver, transformation artist working on complex local-to-global collaborations. In my world, curiosity is paramount. My work asks that I observe the living patterns in our local and global, inner and outer landscapes to prepare for yet unknown challenges. I love to actively serve by bridging the interpersonal ground through facilitation, consulting, attentive listening & holistic design. With my extensive background and unique skills, I can apply sweet, timely pressure on the spots which require support or transformation. I know where to go to find solutions to emerging needs. My mission: People playing prosperously!
Philippe Greier
I am a father.
I am a system entrepreneur and boundary crosser. What triggers me is entering new realities and expanding our consciousness. As a social artist and professional hippie I provoke transformtions that can turn organizations and traditional structures into joyful places full of life and sharing. My vision is to live in harmony with nature and in community. Let us play together because we have work to do.
Allan Lima
I'm a videomaker, camera operator, camera assistant, and currently learning about operating drones. I've been producing, directing, photographing and editing video clips and various types of audiovisual work in Coleta Filmes (my own producer located in downtown São Paulo alongside my partners Bruno Ricota and Lazaro Eduardo) since 2012. I'm fascinated worldwide traveller, nurturing special love for Latin America. I've travelled to Ecuador (Galápagos) in 2010 on my first international trip. Bolívia and Peru in 2012, in 2013 I went to USA (San Fran, Yosemite, LA, NY) and 2014 in Europe I visited some friends in Germany, Spain and France. I've been cycling since I was a kid, and in 2015 I decided to ride my bike for 753 km in 9 days, starting in São Paulo and finishing in Florianópolis
Brianna Ruland
Architect-activist passionate for creative problem solving using design-systems thinking around circular and regenerative practices while remaining firmly rooted in the principles of nature. Southern California raised, now living in the Italian canton of Switzerland, Brianna is embracing her call to connect with the greater community of folks on the forefront of adapting with the paradigm shift towards a more loving and consciously interconnected life for all beings.
Lico Queiroz
I have worked for over 20 years with cinema. Participating in dozens of productions. I directed several short films mini-docs and institutional videos. Lico loves nature and believes that humanity is a great brotherhood.
Thais Avelino
I am a Brazilian living in France. A programmer who is passionate about education and people development. I conduct creative learning projects to transform environments and people through playfulness and creativity from themes such as: entrepreneurship, maker education, programming, game development, music, graffiti, sustainability, creative economy, collaborative economy, etc. In addition I would like to contribute with technological tools (Front-End Web Programming, design thinking, user experience, digital marketing) and I am interested in new economies.
Thank you from the tops of the stars to the bottom of the oceans for helping us make this happen!
Follow the journey using the Crew Studio app, join our documentary project, and make your own learning journey! Find us under the project ID > PLAYMAKERS.
Let's give our transformation a voice and show our faces! #beyondus #cobracanoa
