When Indigenous Peoples reclaim their place names and re-inscribe them on map and memory, they take a bold step toward self-determination and the preservation of their biocultural heritage. A seed of trust, rooted in the comforting presence of names. The Magic of Names and Naming Ever notice the first thing people do when introducing themselves?

A young Brunca historian follows her grandfather’s lifelong example of resisting colonialism and protecting the biocultural diversity of her people. WORDS María Lázaro │ IMAGES María Lázaro and Jessica Lázaro [Esta es una versión modificada del original en español. Traducción de Andrea Vargas y Peter Tonkin. — Ed.] [This is a modified version of the original