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Society and Culture Embera | Embera Drua | Embera Indigenous Community | Embera Katío Protest Government's Refusal to Talk | Embera's Ecotourism: Keeping Civilization at Arm's Length
Society and Culture Embera | Embera Drua | Embera Indigenous Community | Embera Katío Protest Government's Refusal to Talk | Embera's Ecotourism: Keeping Civilization at Arm's Length

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An Embera Testimony: Submission of Kimy Pernia Domico
A member of the Embera Katio describes the impact of the construction of the Urrá dam on his people.

Embera Drua
Indigenous community in Chagres National Park describes tourist services they provide, including cultural activities, fishing, and hiking. Also includes detailed history of Panama, and photos of crafts, with descriptions in Spanish.

Embera Indigenous Community
Photos by Marek Reksnis include a community celebration, children playing, and housing.

Embera Katío Protest Government's Refusal to Talk
A report on a protest by over 400 Embera Katío seeking redress for their displacement by the construction of the Urra dam.

Embera's Ecotourism: Keeping Civilization at Arm's Length
Describes how communities in the Chagres National Park reclaimed traditional customs as they developed eco-touristic sources of income.

Fear for safety / Possible "disappearance": Kimy Pernia Domico
Amnesty International alerts on the disappearance of Kimy Pernia Domico and another indigenous leader, apparently at the hands of army-backed paramilitaries objecting to their protests against the Urra Dam.

Rainforest Baskets
Santa Fe, New Mexico, gallery offers photos and descriptions of Embara and Woonaan baskets, with cultural information and links to articles on the region.

The Embera and Waounan
Describes history and present lifestyle of these two indigenous groups in Darien province.

The Emberas: Colombia's Tenacious Indians Under Siege
This article describes Embara history in Colombia, including modern day conflicts with the government and guerillas.

The Indigenous Struggle in the Chocó
The experiences of a trip to Egorokera, Choco, are used to illustrate challenges facing communities in the region, including poverty and civil war violence.

Time Among the Embera
Article and photos describing a day trip to Embera Drua, with background on the history and ecology of the region.

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