Short Biography
Chawtülew Tranamil
Chawtülew, or also known as Chautuileo Tranamil is a committed advocate for the well-being of all. She is a daughter of the Mapuche-Pewenche Indigenous Peoples from Chile and currently resides in the Netherlands.
Outside her professional endeavors, Chautuileo values her time in nature with loved ones, seeking balance in her life.
As an political scientist, Indigenous scholar, educator, performer, and public speaker, she fervently promotes Indigenous value-based co-creations. She is a strong believer of reciprocity.
She is co-founder of Indigenous Liberation Movement, Mycelium Joy, CosmoKids, Global Siblings, Reciprocity Academy.
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About my Name
Chautuileo is actually Chawtülew.
The name Chawtülew is a sacred bridge between what was and what is yet to be. In the tradition of the Pewenche, a name is a living essence that carries the breath of one’s lineage. For some Indigenous peoples, the meaning is personal and private. Many refer to me as Chautuileo, or Chau. Yet, the meaning of Chawtülew is beautiful. Therefore, I would like to share the story of my name.
Chawtülew is a name of action, a vibrant verb that describes a state of being in constant, rhythmic motion. It represents the energy of life that returns to its origin only to rise again with renewed strength. It is the eternal cycle of the Ancestral Return, the belief that ancestors who came before are never lost, but are actively reborn through my presence who walk the earth today.
In 2019, I received my name. To carry my name, I became a weaver of time. My mother explained it is the sacred work of returning to the ancestral wisdom of my ancestors with the pulse of the present moment. It is the sacred cycle of our ancestors returning through future generations. The past is not behind us, but flowing through us.
My name Chawtülew signifies that my rebirth is not a single event, but a continuous process of becoming. It is the promise that my ancestral lineage is unbreakable.
Cultural Integrity, Indigenous Rights and Right to Identity and Lineage
My name Chawtülew, along with its specific spiritual explanation, was uniquely gifted to me by my mother, based on Pewenche traditions.
My name, Chawtülew, and its spiritual meaning are inextricably linked to my birthright to my Pewenche lineage. As part of our collective rights of Indigenous peoples stipulated and protected under international law. Including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which guarantee a child's right to preserve their identity, name and lineage.
This text and the explanation of my name are protected under copyright to safeguard the integrity of my personal history and to prevent cultural appropriation. The writing or publication of biographical information, life stories, or the use of my name in any public context is permitted only with my express, written consent. Protecting this heritage is a fundamental act of restoration and legal protection to prevent any forms of re-victimizing. I ask that you respect my privacy, rights and my cultural identity. The best way is to continue the transition from Chautuileo to Chawtülew
Co-creations
Chawtülew is a community builder, Indigenous scholar, and social entrepreneur dedicated to fostering collective growth and systemic change.
Her work is rooted in the principles of circular wisdom and reciprocity, bridging ancestral knowledge with modern-day social challenges.
She is the co-founder of: Mycelium Joy, Indigenous Liberation Movement, Reciprocity Academy. Additionally, she is the founder of CosmoKids, designed to inspire "young elders" of future generations.
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Rights & Intellectual Property
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All content on this website—including but not limited to the concepts, methodologies, educational curricula, written texts, and artistic expressions—is the intellectual property of Chawtülew, also known as Chautuileo Tranamil. Her work is a manifestation of years of Indigenous scholarship and personal dedication. No part of this work may be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any form without prior written permission.