Native American Changes: Latin America (Ecuador)by: Deniz Gurler

Brief History

● 96.4% indigenous population=Highland Quichuas

● Primarily consists of descendants of Incas● May include Bolivian ethnic group

descendants known as mitimaes

Political Changes

● 1986- 1st “truly” national political organization formed

● The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)

Geography/Appearance

● Valleys of Sierra Region● Beautiful, elaborate architecture

Bibliography● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas

● http://www.refworld.org/docid/4954ce3223.html

● http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/ecuador/ecuadors-indigenous-people-we-seek-true-participati