Introduction / History

The Warekenas didn't encounter Europeans until the early 1700s. Traditionally they lived with extended families, and their communities were led by a shaman.

Today they live on the banks of the Río Negro or Guainía. Their language is of the Arawak language family.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Warekenas are farmers, fishermen and artisans. Warekena farmers grow pineapple, bananas, corn and beans. They also grow medicinal plants. Women keep a vegetable garden near their homes.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Their traditional god is Kúwai. Though they continue with their ancient religious practices, most consider themselves Roman Catholic.

What Are Their Needs?

Like other tribes in Brazil, the Warekenas are dealing with powerful groups that want to take their homeland for mining and other commercial purposes. They have very little power to stop them.

Prayer Items

Pray for the Lord to protect the Warekenas and other indigenous groups.
Pray for the Lord to show Brazilian Christians the way to work with the Warekenas for the great commission.
Pray that soon Warekenas will be discipling others who lack a gospel witness.

Scripture Prayers for the Warekena in Brazil.

References

https://pueblosindigenas.es/de-venezuela/warekena/
https://infoamazonia.org/en/2023/08/20/in-venezuela-colombian-guerrillas-recruit-indigenous-youth/
https://www.ecured.cu/Warekena_(etnia_de_Venezuela)