Justin A Alvaradocali on Instagram: "The Shuar language, Shuar-Chicham, is an official intercultural language in Ecuador, alongside Spanish and Quichua. Many Shuar are bilingual, with radio schools since the 1960s promoting both Shuar and Spanish education. Their culture emphasizes a deep connection to nature, with shamans (uwishin) playing key roles as healers and spiritual leaders, using plants and natem for medicinal and ritual purposes. Traditional practices include polygamy, distinctive clo