Peru indigenous languages

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Shawi Language: A Vital Voice of the Peruvian Amazon

Shawi Language: A Vital Voice of the Peruvian Amazon The Shawi language, also known as Chayahuita or Kanpunan (meaning 'our language'), is a resilient Amazonian tongue spoken by the Chaya...

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Cocama Language: History, Distribution, and Revitalization Efforts

Cocama Language: History, Distribution, and Revitalization Efforts The Cocama language (also known as Kokáma) is an indigenous tongue spoken by communities in western South America. Prima...

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