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Puyr Tembé

Puyr Tembé

Puyr Tembé is an Indigenous leader of the Tembé people from the Alto Rio Guamá Indigenous Territory in the Brazilian Amazon. Widely recognized for her advocacy of Indigenous rights, the protection of ancestral territories, and the preservation of traditional knowledge, she has become one of the most respected and influential Indigenous voices in Brazil. Her leadership journey first gained prominence through her work with the Federation of Indigenous Peoples of the State of Pará (FEPIPA), where she served as Coordinator, strengthening the political representation of Indigenous peoples across Pará and expanding their participation in decision-making spaces. She is also a co-founder of the National Articulation of Indigenous Women Warriors of Ancestry (ANMIGA), one of Brazil’s leading Indigenous organizations, created to advance the leadership of Indigenous women in defending their rights, territories, and ways of life.
Puyr made history when she became the first Secretary of State for Indigenous Peoples of Pará, leading the first state-level government department in Brazil created exclusively to serve Indigenous peoples. Her tenure marked a significant milestone in Indigenous representation within government, strengthening Indigenous participation in public policy development and expanding the presence of Indigenous voices in discussions on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
She gained international recognition as one of the protagonists of the documentary Somos Guardiões, which follows indigenous leaders and Amazonian communities as they work to protect the rainforest from growing threats to their territories. The film brought her story and the realities faced by Indigenous peoples in the Amazon to audiences around the world, highlighting the essential role Indigenous communities play in safeguarding tropical forests. A frequent participant in international conferences, diplomatic dialogues, and global forums on climate action and human rights, Puyr Tembé advocates for the recognition of Indigenous peoples as key leaders in protecting the Amazon and addressing the climate crisis. Her career combines grassroots leadership, political advocacy, international engagement, and an unwavering commitment to future generations, establishing her as one of the most prominent Indigenous leaders of the contemporary Amazon.

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