Cool facts about the Cofán (A'i) nation in Colombia
“Unite, unity for all, so that one day I may have the desire to love my fellow human beings. That is the story of the jaguars, the story of ancestors.”
“Territory of culture, unity, and tranquility where we care for and protect mother nature because she gives us life, wisdom and gives us the courage to continue as indigenous people. We conserve for the benefit of all humanity, help us to take care.”
At Savimbo, we don’t speak for Indigenous Peoples — they are more than capable of representing themselves. But we are honored to work alongside many Indigenous friends and allies, and we share a deep appreciation for their cultures and the wisdom they bring to living in harmony with Nature.
Indigenous culture is a living expression of deep connection to land, resilience, and diversity. While words can inspire, sometimes photos say more — capturing moments of tradition, innovation, and the countless ways people adapt their lives to the rhythms of the Earth.
The A'i, known as the Cofán nation, are an ancestral people living in the northwestern Amazon, on the border between Colombia and Ecuador, between the Guamués, a tributary of the Putumayo River, and the Aguaricó, a tributary of the Napo River. Their lands are located in the province of Sucumbios.
