Cool facts about the Embera Chami nation in Colombia

As Embera Chami people, our grandparents left us our dance, our costumes, our music, our traditions. We join all the people who want to protect nature, our mountains, our water, our flora and fauna...
— Cipriano Tamaniza
Photo of the Embera Chami leaders in Putumayo.

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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.

 

Cool photos from the Embera chami community in Colombia

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