Iepé’s work with these peoples began with activities focused on researcher training, promotion, and valorization of traditional forms of expression and knowledge, followed by territorial and environmental management, as well as the strengthening of political representation.

The Oiapoque Program supported the development of the Life Plan of Indigenous Peoples of Oiapoque and the Territorial and Environmental Management Program, which is being implemented through various projects executed with the program’s support. The Training Course for Indigenous Environmental Agents of Oiapoque, one of the projects carried out by Iepé in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), graduated 44 indigenous agents who will be certified as Environmental Technicians. The Oiapoque Program also supports the Kamahad Tauahu Project (“friend of the tracajá” in the Kheuol language), which is focused on the conservation of tracajás – freshwater tortoises found in the Amazon basin.