Vari, of the Puyanawa Indigenous People, is one of the main female leaders of her ethnic group. An artist, mother, and woman, she has dedicated her life to the cultural and spiritual strengthening of her community since the year 2000.

With a degree in Indigenous Education and an emphasis on languages and arts from UFAC, Vari is also committed to defending and protecting her people’s rights, working both inside and outside their territory. At the Ewe Pīdu Center, where she lives with her family, she develops important reforestation projects and raises awareness about land preservation and food sustainability.

In addition, Vari is one of the founders of then Indigenous Ayahuasca Conference. She recorded the album “Dimanã Ewe Yubabu” with her community and Puwe Puyanawa, and she is currently the vice president of the Puwe Institute.