Listening to the Amazon: Stories from 20 Journeys with Sandra Morse

For over a decade, Maketai, Inc. has worked alongside the Achuar people of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest in support of ecological protection, cultural preservation, and social justice initiatives.

Founded in 2010 by Sister Judy “Jaguar” Bisignano and Sandra Morse, Maketai builds partnerships — not charity — rooted in listening, respect, and reciprocity.

In this online gathering, Sandra Morse will share stories and firsthand experiences from more than 20 eco-retreat journeys into the Amazon, where visitors are invited to learn directly from Achuar communities about living in relationship with the forest.

Rather than studying nature from the outside, the Achuar perspective invites us to rediscover communication with the living world — plants, animals, rivers, and dreams — as part of a reciprocal ecosystem of awareness.

This evening focuses on:

• How indigenous wisdom approaches ecology differently from modern sustainability models
• What “listening to the forest” actually means in daily life
• How a cross-cultural partnership works without exploitation
• What the Achuar are protecting — and why it matters globally

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Sandra during the final portion of the event.

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About the Speaker — Sandra Morse
Sandra Morse is a communications facilitator based in Tucson, Arizona. She guides eco-retreats into the Ecuadorian Amazon, where groups learn directly from Achuar families and leaders.

Over the past 15 years, she has led more than twenty immersive journeys into the rainforest. As CEO of Maketai, Inc., Sandra works collaboratively with Achuar communities to support locally led initiatives while fostering respectful cultural exchange.

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Disclaimer:
Our group exists to provide education and harm reduction and foster a supportive, heart-centered community. Our group does not offer medical advice, therapy, or psychedelic substances. Also, our events do not condone or facilitate the taking of illegal drugs.

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