Miguel Evanjuanoy Chindoy is an Inga Indigenous leader from Putumayo, an environmental engineer, and a defender of Indigenous territories, ancestral knowledge, and Amazonian traditional medicine. Born and raised in the Yunguillo Indigenous Territory, he has dedicated his life to strengthening community organization, protecting biodiversity, and preserving the traditional yagé (ayahuasca) medicine, which he has practiced since childhood.

As a spokesperson for the Union of Indigenous Yagé Healers of the Colombian Amazon (UMIYAC), he has promoted intercultural dialogue, the defense of Indigenous peoples’ rights, and the protection of traditional knowledge against the pressures of extractivism and cultural appropriation.

He has represented Indigenous peoples at national and international forums on ayahuasca, biocultural conservation, Indigenous spirituality, and collective rights, while also contributing to reflections and publications on the ethical principles of traditional medicines. His work focuses on protecting the Amazon, strengthening Indigenous memory and spirituality, and building more just and respectful relationships between Indigenous peoples, society, and Mother Earth. Miguel also holds a postgraduate specialization in Human Rights from the University of Cali, Colombia.