 The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and summarize existing evidence that applies the capability approach, CA, to indigenous people's health and or well-being. The review will focus on indigenous populations in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese-speaking countries. Academic peer-reviewed publications and grey literature will be screened for inclusion. Data will be extracted and qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed and interpreted. The results of the scoping review will be used to inform the development of tools approaches of mental health and well-being for the Kanquamo communities. This article was authored by Anikao Mento, Katharina Van Der Boa, Kala Sivan Malinabula and others.