Department of Education

Miriam Teran is originally from Peguche, Ecuador and works as a merchant.

My name is Gladys de la Torre. I am a volunteer in the Education Department and a Community Coordinator at the Kichwa Community of Chicago , in collaboration with the Chicago History Museum.

City of Origin: I was born in Ibarra, Ecuador, and I belong to the Kichwa Otavalo people.

Role Objective / What I Like About KCC: I enjoy being part of the Kichwa Community Organization because it is a space where we share our roots, strengthen our identity as Indigenous people in the diaspora, and support our families through cultural empowerment.

Additional Information: I have lived in Chicago for over 20 years.

I was trained as an agricultural engineer in my home country, and I studied Humanities in the United States.

I am currently writing the book “Memorias en el Viento” ,which includes a special chapter about Kichwa migrant women in the diaspora.

I enjoy writing, organizing cultural events, dancing Sanjuanitos, and creating community spaces.

I continue working on cultural education and emotional healing projects with the organization Healing to Action, especially with migrant and Indigenous women.

Soy Kichwa de la comunidad de Peguche.

Estoy radicando en la ciudad de Chicago desde el 2002. Desde ese tiempo he compartido con la comunidad por que me gusta mi cultura y trasmitir mis tradiciones.

Fui pushack del Inti Raymi Chicago 2020-2022

Mi nombre es Hilda Lema, nacida en Otavalo, Ecuador. Soy mujer Kichwa Mindalae de Otavalo Imbabura.

Era pushack de la Comunidad Kichwa en Chicago en el año 2011

Era profesora de Kichwa para los niños de la comunidad Kichwa en Chicago en el año 2013

Hoy formo parte del Departamento de Educación de la Organización KCC periodo 2024-2026.