Karitiana in Brazil

The Karitiana have only been reported in Brazil
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

They call themselves Yjxa, which means "we" or "people."


What Are Their Lives Like?

Farming is an important part of their diet. They grow cassava, rice, flour, bananas, oranges, and watermelon, in addition to hunting.


What Are Their Beliefs?

There is an internal division in religious practice: some still follow traditional shamanic practices, while others are evangelical Christians or pastors.


What Are Their Needs?

They need better quality healthcare and easier access to medical services, as well as health education.


Prayer Items

Pray that Christians among the Karitiana will rise up as ambassadors of Christ and bring the truth to their people.
Pray for revival among these Christians and for more people to accept Jesus.
Pray for their health.


Scripture Prayers for the Karitiana in Brazil.


References

https://pib.socioambiental.org/pt/Povo:Karitiana


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Karitiana
People Name in Country Karitiana
Alternate Names Caritiana; Yjxa
Population this Country 400
Population all Countries 400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11102
ROP3 Code 101889
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Rondônia state: Candeias river, a tributary of upper Madeira river.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Rondônia state: Candeias river, a tributary of upper Madeira river..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
40.00 %
Ethnic Religions
60.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Karitiana
Language Code ktn   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Portuguese
Primary Language Karitiana
Language Code ktn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Portuguese
People Groups Speaking Karitiana

Primary Language:  Karitiana

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1981)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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