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Through this Key Activity, we aim to empower ACATISEMA, the traditional authorities, and the communities of Matavén by providing essential technical, technological, infrastructure, material, logistical, economic, and financial resources. This support strengthens their leadership and autonomy, ensuring the survival of Indigenous peoples and the protection of their natural resources.
ACATISEMA (Asociación de Cabildos y Autoridades Tradicionales Indígenas de la Selva de Matavén) was officially established on December 9, 2002. It is a legally recognized Indigenous organization in Colombia that implements self-governance strategies to promote the sustainable development of Indigenous communities, preserve their culture and society, and protect the environment and biodiversity of the Matavén Forest. ACATISEMA is dedicated to safeguarding the traditions, culture, and natural environment of Matavén for future generations.
The successful implementation of this Key Activity has led to significant results and benefits, including:
We offer logistical support, including transportation, meals, lodging, stationery, and materials, for knowledge-sharing events and sports competitions. These activities promote community cohesion and help preserve the cultural traditions of the six Indigenous groups in the Resguardo.
We provide support in logistics, transportation, meals, lodging, stationery, and materials for the organization and execution of various key gatherings.
These include: General Assembly, board of Cabildos, Coordinating Committee, accountability sessions, election of Cabildos; Zonal, Sector, and Community meetings, Captain meetings to deliver management reports, Sector meetings, review and adjustment of Indigenous Life Plans, unification and implementation of the Community Educational Project (PEC), activity planning and investment plans, management of ancestral territories, sanitation and efforts, inclusion of new indigenous communities, training in governance, leadership, and administration, workshops for the Indigenous Guard and Captains and hosted collaboration meetings with institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADS), Ministry of the Interior, National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), and the United Nations, among others.
