Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Northern Emberá - (emp)
Alternate Name(s): Northern Embera, Dódiba, Emperã, Eberã Bed'ea, Eperã Pedea, Atrato, Darién, Dariena, Panama Embera
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Panama
Also found in: Colombia
Population: 26,000
Global Population: 49,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Northern Embera of Panama, numbering 26,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 49,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Northern Emberá. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Embera is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available