Indigenous peoples in Ecuador - Wikipedia
WEBIndigenous peoples in Ecuador, or Native Ecuadorians, are the groups of people who were present in what became Ecuador before the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The term also includes their descendants from the …
Waorani people - Wikipedia
WEBThe Waorani, Waodani, or Huaorani, also known as the Waos, are an Indigenous people from the Amazonian Region of Ecuador (Napo, Orellana, and Pastaza Provinces) who have marked differences from other ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Which Indigenous Tribes Live in Ecuador ... - Destination Ecuador
WEBNov 20, 2013 · The following are the principal Ecuadorian indigenous groups in modern times: Highland cultures. The Quichua people live in the high Andes and are the most numerous indigenous group in the country.
Ecuador - Indigenous, Mestizo, Afro-Ecuadorian | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The main ethnic groups of Ecuador include a number of Indigenous-language-speaking populations (often referred to as Indigenous peoples or Amerindians) and highland and lowland Spanish-speaking mestizos (people of mixed Indigenous and European descent).
Unveiling Ecuador’s Indigenous Peoples: A ... - Indian country
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The diverse array of indigenous groups, including the Quechua, Shuar, and Huaorani, traces their lineage to the Incas and beyond, a testament to the depth of their heritage. It’s a story of resilience and enduring traditions, an unbroken chain that has persevered for centuries.
Ecuador's Indigenous Cultural Heritage - Galapagos Unbound
WEBEcuador recognizes five different ethnic identities: Amerindian (or indigenous peoples); mestizo (multiracial group of mixed Amerindian and European ancestry); Afro-Ecuadorian; Montubio; and white.
The Ecuadorian Indigenous People's Movement: Autonomy …
WEBAn economic shift from rural to urban and from agriculture to manufacturing has impoverished many Indians and dislocated them from their culture. Indigenous people have sued Texaco over the use and ownership of land and oil.
Ecuador’s isolated indigenous tribes: Stuck between oil and …
WEBMay 24, 2019 · The Tagaeri and Taromenane tribes, both of Waorani heritage, are the two isolated indigenous communities that live in the northern part of the Ecuadoran Amazon, including inside Yasuni National Park and the surrounding area. Both tribes are exposed to the dangers of the expanding oil industry and other threats.
Ecuador - Indigenous Navigator
WEBIndigenous Peoples in Ecuador. The Indigenous population in Ecuador accounts for approximately 1.1 million people. Ecuador voted in favour of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007 and has ratified ILO Convention 169.
Ecuador's Indigenous People: "We Seek True Participation"
WEBIn order to speak about the last 25 years of the indigenous movement in Ecuador, we should locate ourselves within the wider context and the historical situation. In order to understand the dynamics of our movement, we must look at the causes.