About: List of Huaorani people

This list contains members of the Huaorani tribe of Ecuador who are known for their connection with events surrounding Operation Auca. Many names have alternative spellings, because the Huaorani language contains phonemes that were unknown to those who first studied the language. The Huaorani did not have a writing system until after outside contact, which led to a lack of spelling standardization. Surnames are sometimes used to indicate one's father, but they do not appear to be commonly used in Huaorani culture.