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LIMERICK, Nicholas. Can indigenous languages be reclaimed in state institutions?. Runa [online]. 2022, vol.43, n.1, pp.37-55.  Epub 04-Fev-2022. ISSN 1851-9628.  http://dx.doi.org/10.34096/runa.v43i1.10770.

What opportunities and challenges occur in reclaiming Indigenous languages within state institutions? This article considers the case of intercultural bilingual education in Ecuador. The school system is remarkable as a national-level initiative run by and for Indigenous pueblos and nationalities. Based on two years of ethnographic research in the national directorate offices of the school system and in schools, I describe three challenges that have arisen that are linked to national state offices and expectations. Ultimately, Kichwa is more prominent than ever even as the language changes somewhat through national planning and support. The case shows the importance of understanding double binds in language revitalization efforts.

Palavras-chave : Quechua; Language revitalization; Intercultural bilingual education; State power; Indigenous languages.

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