Karitiana in Brazil
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| People Name: | Karitiana |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 400 |
| World Population: | 400 |
| Primary Language: | Karitiana |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 40.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 15.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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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 Points
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.
Text Source:
Joshua Project
Full Joshua Project profile at: www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11102/BR