ECUARUNARI (in
Kichwa: ', "Movement of the indigenous people of Ecuador"), also known as Confederation of Peoples of Kichwa Nationality ('','' in
Spanish ') is the organization of indigenous peoples of
Kichwa nationality in the
Ecuador
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contain ...
ian central mountain region, founded in 1972.
Twelve ethnic groups of the region—
Natabuela,
Otavalos,
Karanki ''(Caranqui)'',
Kayampi ''(Cayambi)'',
Kitu Kara ''(Quitu)'',
Panzaleo,
Salasaca,
Chibuleo,
Puruhá,
Guranga,
Kañari and
Saraguros—are represented politically by the Confederation. ECUARUNARI is one of three major regional groupings that constitute the
Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE). It is also member of the
Andean
The Andes ( ), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long and wide (widest between 18°S ...
indigenous organization,
Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Andes (''Coordinadora Andina de Organizaciones Indígenas'', CAOI).
The current president of ECUARUNARI is
Alberto Ainawano from
Kichwa-chibuleo. A notable member is
Carmen Tiupul who is a member of
Ecuador's National Assembly.
References
External links
ecuarunari.org.ec- Official website
Llacta! - sobre ECUARUNARI
Indigenous organisations in Ecuador
1972 establishments in Ecuador
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