“My work as an indigenous photographer, filmmaker and communicator has had a significant impact, both in the territories I represent and beyond. Over almost 12 years of work and activism, I have used art and communication as tools to echo the voices of the peoples of the forest, occupying different spaces and promoting a narrative constructed by us indigenous people about our own histories, resistance and cultural riches. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant transformation: the indigenous voice in communication has gained strength and reached national and international proportions. Through social networks, photography, cinema and, above all, the training courses I promote, I have helped to broaden these narratives, which are now told by us ourselves. One of the biggest impacts of my work has been the training of young indigenous communicators. These training processes not only empower our youth in local territories, but also strengthen our work at national level. By sharing techniques, knowledge and experiences, I help to ensure that more young people occupy protagonist spaces, express themselves through art and communication and strengthen the collective struggle of indigenous peoples.” Priscila Tapajowara - Portrait by ’50 Explorers’