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The Embera and Waounan - Describes history and present lifestyle of these two indigenous groups in Darien province.
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.
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.
Time Among the Embera - Article and photos describing a day trip to Embera Drua, with background on the history and ecology of the region.
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. (January 31, 2005)
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. (November 10, 2003)
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. (September, 2003)
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. (June 5, 2001)
The Emberas: Colombia's Tenacious Indians Under Siege - This article describes Embara history in Colombia, including modern day conflicts with the government and guerillas. (November, 1998) Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.