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 clothing like the karachi (women’s dress