Revaluation of Ancestral Knowledge in the SigSig Canton

This project addresses the critical issue of the loss of cultural heritage associated with ancestral medicine among the Kañari indigenous peoples of the Sigsig canton, Ecuador, knowledge vital in rural areas. Stemming from previous research on medicinal plants, the project aims to reverse the historical demonization of this knowledge and promote endogenous, self-managed development. It focuses on strengthening the Fasayñan Ancestral Medicine Group, established in 2013, through coordination with local entities such as the Municipality and the Health District. Key actions include exchanging diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, preparing ancestral medicinal remedies, and actively transmitting this wisdom to younger generations to ensure its continuity. The effort is framed within the need for indigenous empowerment and the preservation of cultural diversity against globalization, recognizing cultural heritage as the fundamental basis of identity.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>The main objective of the project is the revaluation of ancestral medicine in the Sigsig canton of the Azuay province, Ecuador. This seeks to counteract the loss of cultural heritage among the Kañari indigenous peoples by promoting self-development and the transmission of traditional knowledge.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Education, identity and knowledge