A leader of the Yny people of Tocantins, Narubia comes from the Werreria village on Bananal Island and became the first indigenous woman to hold the position of state secretary for indigenous and traditional peoples. As well as being a leader, she describes herself as an environmental artivist: she is a poet, writer, speaker, singer, composer and visual artist. She has also served as president of the Indigenous Institute of Tocantins.
