Methodological Route, Search and Spiritual Healing of the Ishtana

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This document presents a methodological approach of the Barí Indigenous People for the search for missing persons in their ancestral territory, the Ishtana, and the spiritual cleansing of spaces affected by the violence of the armed conflict in Colombia.

Prepared by the Association of Traditional Authorities of the Barí People – Ñatubaiyibari and the Network of Human Rights Defenders (dhColombia), this protocol addresses the need to strengthen the autonomy and participation of the Barí People in the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Non-Repetition (SIVJRNR).

Key elements of the document:

•Search methodology: Based on the Barí worldview, it establishes spiritual principles and community protocols for the location and recovery of missing persons.

•Cleansing of the Ishtana: Ritual and spiritual actions aimed at restoring the harmony of the territory following its desecration by violence.

•Territorial recognition: Defines the locations of victims’ disposal in the Motilón Barí Reserve and surrounding areas.

•Community participation: Involves chiefs, elders, leaders, and the community in the process of searching and healing the territory.

•Coordination with state entities: Establishes principles for engagement with the Unit for the Search for Disappeared Persons (UBPD) and other state bodies.

This document is a fundamental tool for ensuring the rights of the victims and the Barí community, guaranteeing that the search for the missing respects their beliefs, traditions, and forms of self-governance.