Wounaan leaders held a forum today in Panama City today using Native Future funds and the cooperation of professors from the University of Panama. Over 500 people participants attended, including over 400 Wounaan, professors from the University of Panama, representatives of the Panamanian government, and reporters from the Panamanian news media. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the existence of the Wounaan community and present its art, culture, dance, and other traditions.

A Wounaan participant said of the forum: "for me it was really something impressive, something that will leave an impression forever in my life and my community. I was so excited to see the adults and children alike come from so far to support the event and express--with the full force of their lungs and in front of all those that were present--that after 514 years: 'Here we are--the Wounaan'."

La Prensa, a Panama newspaper, published an article (in Spanish) about the event.