For Indigenous Peoples, relationships with territories are not just economic or utilitarian. They are also spiritual, ancestral, practical, and intimate. The film “Yanuni” highlights the power of Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship. Shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film in 2025, “Yanuni” follows the extraordinary story of Juma Xipaia – an Indigenous chief from the Brazilian Amazon. It chronicles her rise from a remote village in Xipaya territory to the political frontlines of climate justice. A fearless defender of her people and the rainforest, Juma has survived six assassination attempts while confronting illegal gold miners, land-grabbers, and multinational corporations threatening her ancestral land. “Yanuni” is a powerful portrait of resilience, Indigenous sovereignty, and the fight to protect the world’s largest rainforest—for future generations and the planet we call home.