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Kana Samurai Foundation partners with Indigenous tribes to support health, stability, and cultural preservation. We help ensure essential needs are met so communities can sustain their traditions for future generations.

We work directly with tribal leaders and honors Indigenous knowledge through community-led solutions.

Our Impact

Since 2015, Kana Samurai Foundation has made over 20 trips to visit and support the Noke Koi people. Our impact so far has included:

Community centers and multiple-family housing

Families received KSF hunger relief services

Villages receive KSF food support services every 3 months
Provided livestock, including a cow, chickens, pigs, turkey and more
Stocked fish in village ponds and provided eduction on sustainability
Provided medical assistance for people, brought doctors and dentists
Given direct financial support to tribal leaders and families
Purchased boats for transportation to/from distant villages

Our Story

Fifteen years ago, we came into relationship with the Noke Koi people — 163 families across 18 villages. Facing extreme poverty, land threats, and cultural erasure, they needed urgent support.

We began with food and shelter, but it became clear: the world needed their wisdom just as much as they needed our support. This gave birth to the Kana Samurai Foundation — a bridge of reciprocal healing.

Since then, we have:
  • Built 8 community shelters
  • Provided food, clean water, and boats
  • Offered access to medical care, education, and elder support
  • Worked hand in hand with tribal leaders to empower their sovereignty

About the Noke Koi

Learn more about the Noke Koi, the origin of the name, who they are, and why they are in need of your help.
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The Legend of Shono Pae

The indigenous cosmovision talks about a time in which humanity would become disconnected from life, from one another, and from nature...
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Help Preserve an Ancient Way of Life

The Noke Koi face growing threats to their survival. Your contribution gives them the tools to preserve their heritage and thrive.

Circle of Leadership

The Kana Samurai Foundation is supported by a circle of leaders whose experience spans health, entrepreneurship, education, and community service. Inspired by the values of courage, compassion, and partnership, the board works alongside Indigenous communities to support the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the cultural knowledge that sustains it.
 

Sebastian Mejias

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Poa Katuqina

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Carli Henriquez

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Lisa Grafos

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Eric Gordon, MD

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Nafysa Parpia, MD

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Kana Samurai Foundation supports indigenous Amazonian tribes through cultural preservation, food security, education, and healing. Their mission bridges worlds—empowering native communities while sharing ancient wisdom to inspire global transformation. Learn More »

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