Haiti-Culture: Vodou is about to choose a new National Ati
.— The Haitian Vodou sector is preparing to take an important step in its institutional organization. The Konfederasyon Nasyonal Vodou Ayisyen (KNVA) is launching elections on March 7, 2026, to designate a new National Ati, the highest spiritual and representative authority of Vodou in Haiti.
By Jean Mapou · Port-au-Prince · · 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Garnier Séjour In the Vodou tradition, the title of National Ati refers to a reference figure responsible for embodying the moral, cultural, and organizational authority of the sector. Beyond their spiritual role, the National Ati also acts as a spokesperson for Vodou in public debates and in relations with state authorities. This election takes place in a context where several actors in the sector wish to strengthen the institutional recognition of Vodou, a religion officially recognized in Haiti since 2003. Several observers believe that the future National Ati will have to work to strengthen the credibility of the sector and promote better representation of Vodou communities nationally and internationally. Jean Mapou / Le Relief
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