The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power

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The Achuar People living in the rainforests of Ecuadorian Amazon are stewards of land that holds some of the richest biodiversity in the world. They rely heavily on river transportation, and in recent years, the Achuar have been on a journey to reduce their use of gas-powered boats to something less harmful to the environment. Jessica Ramirez talks with Nantu Canelos, Luciano Peas, and Oliver Utne about a partnership between the Achuar People and an organization called Kara Solar that has led to the incorporation of solar power into the everyday life of many Achuar People.

This episode includes everything from jaguars to dream interpretation, and we hope you enjoy it.

The Achuar Nation is a member of the Wayfinders Circle, a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund, the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. 

Host and Lead Producer: Jessica Ramirez. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow.

Enjoy to more Seedcast episodes made in collaboration with members of the Wayfinders Circle:

• Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 1 + Pt 2 
• The Omen Bird Still Sings in Sungai Utik
• Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert
• The Sacred Essence of the Blackfoot Culture 

Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero, a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives.

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