Huitoto language
The Huitoto language is an indigenous language spoken by the Huitoto people, primarily found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia and Peru. It belongs to the larger Huitotoan language family, which includes several related dialects. The language is primarily oral, with efforts being made to document and preserve it in written form.
Huitoto speakers traditionally engage in agriculture, fishing, and hunting. The language plays a crucial role in their cultural identity and social practices. However, like many indigenous languages, Huitoto faces challenges due to globalization and the influence of dominant languages such as Spanish.