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Ark of TAsTe106 almanaCmovements as active participants. However, in these essentially non-indigenous environments, it doesn’t always come naturally for indigenous members to speak about their ecological practices and experiences; perhaps a legacy of their histori- cal marginalization. There is therefore an urgent need to connect all such indige- nous groups and empower them to showcase their stewardship role in promoting agro-biodiversity to local, regional and global audiences.As coordinator of the Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiveristy and Food Sov- ereignty, I am very pleased that Slow Food has a vision to give voice to indigenous communities and showcase the different ways they use agro-ecological practices for the pleasure, well-being and food security of all. It is also very encouraging to© JAcquES minElli SAtoriz/GuAyAPi troPicAl