Rita Huni Kuin lives in the remote village of Jordão in the state of Acre in the Brazilian Amazon. She is a visual artist, depicting traditional stories of her culture in her art. Her works have been exposed in the São Paulo Museum of modern art and at Berlin Art week, amongst others. Rita is one of the major young female representatives and communicators of the Huni Kuin people. She is co-founder of the Kayatibu group, which promotes the culture and spirituality of its people through the arts, and of the Indigenous women’s association Ainbu Dayá.

Bunke Inani Huni Kuin lives in the village of Boa Vista at the Jordão River in Acre, Brazil. She has 5 children and is a cultural leader of the women in her region. She has travelled a lot in Latin America, Europe, and the Near East, passing on her culture and traditions and calling for more Indigenous wisdom in the world. Bunke also works with other Indigenous Peoples, sharing the Huni Kuin wisdom and Medicine to strengthen the Indigenous identities. She is an experienced workshop and retreat facilitator with a strong focus on women’s empowerment. Bunke is co-founder and president of the women’s association Ainbu Dayá.

Bismani Huni Kuin is a 19-year-old from the village of Novo Natal. She is the granddaughter of Ozélia, a highly respected female leader and medicine woman in the region. Bismani walks the path of both student and teacher: she learns traditional songs and medicinal knowledge from her elders and shares them with the younger generations in her village. Currently, she lives in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre, where she continues her studies. She is deeply committed to seeking knowledge and carrying her culture forward.