Abya Yala

Abya Yala (from the Kuna language: 'Abiayala', meaning "mature land") is a neologism used by indigenous peoples of the Americas to refer to the American continent. The term is used by indigenous organisations, institutions, and movements as a symbol of identity and respect for the land one inhabits. The increasing usage of the term can be viewed in the context of decolonization, as it serves to create an understanding that "land and discourse, territorio y palabra,... meer