Directory of Embera Resources
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The Embara live in Darien, Panama, and in Choco, Colombia. (They are also known as Choco.) They were some of the very first people in the Americas to come into contact with Europeans when Columbus landed in Panama. Despite this prolonged contact and their small numbers, they have retained much of their traditional way of life. Recently, particularly in Colombia where their land contains lucrative mineral resources, the Embara have been engaged in strong disagreements with the government.
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Embera Drua
http://trail2.com/embera/
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
http://www.pbase.com/mrek/embera
Photos by Marek Reksnis include a community celebration, children playing, and housing. -
Embera's Ecotourism: Keeping Civilization at Arm's Length
http://www.jonkohl.com/publications/n-z/nativepeoples.htm
Describes how communities in the Chagres National Park reclaimed traditional customs as they developed eco-touristic sources of income. -
Rainforest Baskets
http://www.rainforestbaskets.com/
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
http://www.nativeplanet.org/indigenous/embera/
Describes history and present lifestyle of these two indigenous groups in Darien province.
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