WHERE IN COLOMBIA?
This Indigenous group lives mainly in La Guajira desert
the Wayuu
This corn-based food is common in many Indigenous cultures
The arepas
Many Indigenous communities make decisions collectively through this type of system
Community assembly / collective decision-making
This problem forces many Indigenous communities to leave their territories.
displacement
Complete: Indigenous groups ______ protected many traditions
have
The Amazon region is home to many Indigenous groups
the Tikuna, Huitoto, or Cubeo
The Yonna is a traditional dance from this people
the Wayuu
Indigenous leaders in Colombia often defend this important right
Territorial sovereignty
Illegal crops and armed conflict can threaten Indigenous
Territories and cultures
Complete: The Wayuu ______ live in La Guajira. (used to / use to)
used to
This Indigenous people live in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and consider it the “Heart of the World
the Kogui
True or False: Indigenous clothing often has symbolic meanings
True
True or False: All Indigenous groups have the same political system
False.
True or False: Indigenous issues only affect Indigenous people
False
Express agreement: “I think Indigenous languages should be protected.
I agree / I totally agree because.
True or False: Most Indigenous reserves in Colombia are in urban areas
False
Name one traditional Indigenous musical instrument.
Flute, drum, maracas, gaita.
The Minga is mainly a form of...
A. Dance
B. Protest and collective action
C. Food ritual
B
Name one challenge Indigenous groups face today
Displacement, poverty, discrimination, land loss, violence.
Express disagreement politely: “Traditional knowledge is not important today.
I disagree because...
This department is strongly associated with the Embera people
Chocó/Antioquia
This handmade textile item made by Wayuu women is famous worldwide
mochila
What does multilingualism mean?
Speaking or using several languages.
If you could change one thing to improve Indigenous communities’ situation, what would it be?
Open answer (teams justify)
Make a conditional sentence: If Indigenous languages disappear, ______.
Possible: cultural knowledge will be lost.