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Cuiba
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| Indigenous Group |
Cuiba (Also known as: Cuiva, Kuiba, Wamome, Wamonae, Chiricoa, Maiben, Deja)
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| Location |
Colombia, Casanare Department, Orinoco River Region and Tuparo Park
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| Estimated Population |
2,445 (2001,
OIM) |
| Environment |
Savannah / Lowland / Tropical / Forest
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| Lifestyle |
Semi-nomadic
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| Subsistence |
Agriculture / Hunter / Gatherer / Fishing
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| Level of Assimilation |
Fairly Traditional
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| Language Family |
Cuiba
Classification:
Guahiban
Alternate Names:
Cuiva, Cuiba-WC!monae, Kuiba, Deja
Dialects:
Amaruwa, Amorua, Casanare, Chiricoa, Chiripo, Mariposas, Masiguare, Masiware, Mayayero, Mella, Mochuelo, Siripu, Tampiwi, Yarahuuraxi-Capanapara, Wupiwi |
| Website URLs |
Indigenous Communities of Colombia
The Urgent Situation of the Cuiva Indians in Colombia
Ethnology of Cuiba
Ethnologue: Cuiba, A Language of Colombia
Cultural Survival Projects: Colombia
Guajiboan Languages
GeografC-a Humana de Colombia
Fundamentalisms and Their Alternatives: Anthropological Responses and Responsibilities
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| NGOs |
Health Program for Indian Communities of Eastern Colombia (FUNCOL)
Cultural Survival
World Wildlife Fund: Colombia
Etnias de Colombia
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