ECUARUNARI (in Kichwa: ', "Movement of the indigenous people of Ecuador"), also known as Confederation of Peoples of Kichwa Nationality (, in Spanish ') is the organization of indigenous peoples of Kichwa nationality in the Ecuadorian central mountain region, founded in 1972.
Twelve ethnic groups of the regionâÂÂNatabuela, Otavalos, Karanki (Caranqui), Kayampi (Cayambi), Kitu Kara (Quitu), Panzaleo, Salasaca, Chibuleo, Puruhá, Guranga, Kañari and SaragurosâÂÂare represented politically by the Confederation. ECUARUNARI is one of three major regional groupings that constitute the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE). It is also member of the Andean indigenous organization, Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Andes (Coordinadora Andina de Organizaciones IndÃÂgenas, CAOI).
The current president of ECUARUNARI is Alberto Ainawano from Kichwa-chibuleo. A notable member is Carmen Tiupul who is a member of Ecuador's National Assembly.