An institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples in Brazil Iepé – Indigenous Research and Training Institute is a cultural organization dedicated to the safeguarding of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples in Brazil. Since its establishment, Iepé has developed a range of strategies to strengthen the cultural and political capacities of Indigenous communities, supporting their efforts to manage their territories according to their own systems and to pursue sustainable development and the realization of their rights. Iepé also assists in ensuring that Indigenous cultural heritage can be officially recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage.