Sarayaku, April 28, 29 and 30, 2017.
In the Original Kichwa People of Sarayaku, belonging to the Sarayaku Parish of the Pastaza Canton and Pastaza Province, complying with the statutory regulatory framework and respecting the collective rights recognized in the Ecuadorian constitution and international human rights organizations, we reaffirm the autonomy and free determination as Original People in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
The VIII Sumak Kawsay Congress of Sarayaku was held, after an in-depth debate and analysis of important issues related to strengthening the institutional framework of the Governing Council TAYJASARUTA and with the participation of 300 people including Leaders, Leaders, Kurakas, Yachak Kuna (wise men and women), worthy men and women representing the 7 community centers: Centro Pista, Kushilu Kachi, Chuntayaku, Mawkallakta, Shiwakucha, Kalikali and Sarayakillu; The new dignities have been elected in General Assembly who will be the spokespersons of the People of Sarayaku and will be positioned on May 14 within the framework of the Pachamama Cultural Festival 2017.
NEW OFFICERS PERIOD 2017 – 2020
Chairwoman: Mirian Cisneros
Vice president: Nestor Gualinga
Woman and Family: maura
Community Development: Rommel Malave
External relationships: yaku viteri
Education: Hilda Santi
Territory: Franklin Santi
Communication and transportation: Samai Gualinga
Health: Lenin Gualinga
Treasury: carmenza malaver
Youths: Abigail Gualinga
Sages: Columbian Aranda
Political tenure: Ruben Gualinga
NEW KURAKAS AND LIKUATIS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
Kuraka of Center Court: Osorio Santi / Likuati: Orlando Gualinga
Kuraka from Kushilu Kachi: Eriberto Gualinga / Likuati: To define
Kuraka from Chuntayaku: Bilge Jofre / Likuati: santiago malaver
Kuraka of Maukallakta: Leonard Cisneros / Likuati: Camilo Gualinga
Kuraka from Shiwakucha: Richard Gualinga / Likuati: basil santi
Kuraka of Kali – Kali: Wilson Malavera / Likuati: Daniel Gualinga
Kuraka from Sarayakilu: Valerio Santi / Likuati: William Saint Nicholas
