The documentary film Sacha Mamakuna – Mamás de la Selva tells how mothers from the Association of Women Midwives Kichwas from Alto Napo, AMUPAKIN learn from women’s knowledge and gifts (pajuyukhuna). The film tells stories about medicine, plants, midwifery and shamanism, and it shows how these women put into practice this knowledge, to reaffirm their status as Kichwa woman leaders. In a close, intimate and collaborative manner, their voices and practices are living accounts of collective resistance that reaffirm their identity and culture, a culture that faces complex changes due to modernity, state power, authorities, and the public health system. The documentary is part of a larger effort to instill the values of Kichwa practices and culture among the younger generations.

Kay documental Sacha Mamakuna rikuchin imasna AMUPAKIN warmikuna yachayra, pahukunaras ichila wawamantara yachanawn, hambikunamanta, sacha yurakunamanta, wawara apachinamanta, runa yachaymantas, imasna kay warmiguna tukuy tunu yachaykunawa kawsanawn, sinzhi ñawpakma apakuna tukusha rinawan. Ashka llakinawa wangurishka kay warmi shimi kay warmi yachay kawsak rimaykunami anawn, kay warmi yachay rikuchin runa kawsay imasna ñawpakma apangawa kuna pachay, modernidad nishka. Kay warmikuna kamachinawn imasna runakuna sinzhi shayarina anawn kuna pachay, gobierno shinallara sistema de salud público ñawpakpi. Kay documental yanaparin, rikuchin imasna maltakuna runa kawsayra runa yachayras katinawchu nisha.