Embera-Catio, Katio in Colombia

The Embera-Catio, Katio have only been reported in Colombia
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

One of the subgroups of the Embera is the Chami. Their language is Embera-Catio. One of the main differences between the various Embera groups is location. There are five Embera dialects and locations.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today the Embera-Catio are vulnerable to armed rebels who live in the jungles of Colombia. The Embera-Chami are vulnerable to those who want to use their land to harvest rubber, minerals, etc.
They cook either with an open fire or with a propane stove. The Embera-Catio diet is rich in plantains and fish. They also eat tropical and citrus fruits. Their homes are usually made from natural materials, but sometimes they have a cement foundation and tin roofs.
There have been issues of female genital mutilation (FGM) among some Embera groups. These situations are usually done in secret, but sometimes they become well-known. The Embera are the only people in Latin America who practice FGM.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost half of the Katio Embera-Catio are Roman Catholic, but they usually also practice indigenous religion. The other half adhere to their traditional religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Katio Embera-Catio people need protection from outsiders who want to use their land and their people.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to protect all Embera groups from rebels who come to kill, steal and destroy.
Pray for the Lord to provide mercy and just for the Katio Embera-Catio people.
Pray for Katio Embera-Catio followers of Christ to make disciples of others.


Scripture Prayers for the Embera-Catio, Katio in Colombia.


References

https://www.yumajai.com/blogs/journal/who-are-they-the-embera-people
https://minorityrights.org/minorities/embera/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ember%C3%A1_people


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Embera-Catio, Katio
People Name in Country Embera-Catio, Katio
Alternate Names Katio
Population this Country 49,000
Population all Countries 49,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11110
ROP3 Code 101900
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 34  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Antioquia, Chocó, and Córdoba departments: Murri, San Jorge, San Pedro, and upper Sinu rivers.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 34  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Antioquia, Chocó, and Córdoba departments: Murri, San Jorge, San Pedro, and upper Sinu rivers..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
45.00 %
Ethnic Religions
55.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Embera-Catio (49,000 speakers)
Language Code cto   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Embera-Catio (49,000 speakers)
Language Code cto   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Embera-Catio
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