Emberá
The Emberá are an indigenous people of Colombia and Panama, also known as Emberá or Emberá-Wounaan when referring to a larger, connected group. They inhabit rainforest regions along rivers in western Colombia and eastern Panama, including areas near Darién and along the Atrato and San Juan basins. They form one of the larger indigenous groups in the region.
Language and identity. They speak the Emberá language, part of the Chocóan language family, as well as
Economy and art. Traditionally, Emberá subsistence includes farming (manioc, maize, plantains), fishing, and hunting; crafts are
Social and cultural life. Villages are typically organized around a local leader or chief, with councils of
History and modern context. Since the arrival of Europeans, the Emberá have experienced colonization, missionization, and