Épera Nationality of Ecuador by DOMENIKA ARIANNA PEREZ PLUAS

Province

vpdomenika — 2022-02-01 19:35:03 UTC

The Épera nationality is located in the northern part of the province of Esmeraldas.

Where will this community be located in the future?
Maybe in the same town because they live there.

Economic activity

vpdomenika — 2022-02-02 21:08:37 UTC

They are dedicated to agriculture, which is the basis of their economy, they are also dedicated to hunting: chestnuts, monkeys, guatusa, guanta and artisanal fishing, using methods such as: the hook, the fishhook and the trap; all this production is directed to community consumption.

What will they invent in the future for their economy?
Maybe, build a tool to be able to fish.

Language spoken by the Épera

vpdomenika — 2022-02-03 19:59:31 UTC

Their language is Epera Pedede (pronounced êpera pedee): This language belongs to the êpera people.

Festivals or cultural activities

vpdomenika — 2022-02-03 20:02:39 UTC

The Éperas recount myths that are very sacred to them, they dance to achieve harmony.
Most celebrations are held when the community is going through a time of crisis, in this way they are unconcerned about the festivities.

How will you celebrate your cultural activities in the future?
Maybe with updated music and rituals.

¿Do you think that these indigenous communities contribute to the economic activity of the country?

vpdomenika — 2022-02-03 20:05:15 UTC

Yes, and its objective is to strengthen the communities of indigenous peoples and their organizations.

Reflect ¿Are these communities currently accepted by all citizens or is there still discrimination and rejection towards them?

vpdomenika — 2022-02-03 20:21:35 UTC

It manifests itself mainly in mockery of their language and clothing, as well as job opportunities. In this way they have also received discrimination for their way of speaking and most were denied the opportunity to continue studying.