Yanacona
Lands
The Macizo Colombiano in southern Cauca, with communities in Huila and Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Countries Colombia
Facts 3
History
Yanacona leader Juan Gregorio Palechor, of the Guachicono resguardo, was among the community leaders who formed the CRIC in Cauca in 1971.
As of 1971 Source: Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia, Dirección de Poblaciones, Los Yanacona, reconstruyendo la casa (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Today
The Yanacona are recovering their identity and culture, including their traditional language, Quechua, and strengthening their cabildo authorities.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia, Dirección de Poblaciones, Los Yanacona, reconstruyendo la casa (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Land
Yanacona territory covers a large part of the Macizo Colombiano, the mountain region of southern Cauca.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia, Dirección de Poblaciones, Los Yanacona, reconstruyendo la casa (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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