Winter and poverty are factors in the Kamentsa indigenous community. Shanayoy is working to find resources for the construction and repair of houses to help restore hope and dignity to the lives of the Kamentsa families who are affected.  So far with support, we have managed to build 8 houses and repair 15 homes.

The Kamentsa culture, customs and native language are in danger of extinction. At Shanayoy, we are working to preserve and regenerate our culture. We have worked with more than 100 children from the community to strengthen the language and traditional customs. For the legacy and strengthening of our tribe,  we continue this important work. 

Medicinal plants, Native seeds, and their traditional uses are part of the Kamentsa community and our traditional connection with Mother Earth. The colonization has caused part of this knowledge to be lost and has led to monoculture. At Shanayoy, we are cultivating  native and organic medicinal plants and food for the purpose of conservation with a vision to become self-sufficient and create food security.  This project is an extension of the community, it provides an opportunity to regenerate our lands and protect our culture through biodiversity.