Pira-Tapuia in Brazil
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| People Name: | Pira-Tapuia |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,200 |
| World Population: | 2,400 |
| Primary Language: | Piratapuyo |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 60.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
The Pira-Tapuias are an indigenous group in Colombia and Brazil. Their language is Piratapuyo and they call themselves Waikana.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Pira-Tapuias engage in trade and have shared rituals with the indigenous tribes nearby.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Pira-Tapuias are engaged with traditional religion and Christianity, mainly Roman Catholicism. There are Evangelicals among them.
What Are Their Needs?
Like all tribes in this region, the Pira-Tapuias need protection. With a small population they are vulnerable to outsiders who want to exploit their land.
Prayer Points
Pray for God to have his hand of protection and mercy on Pira-Tapuia families.
Pray for Pira-Tapuia disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bring revival to the Pira-Tapuia homeland and sending many as Christ's ambassadors.
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Joshua Project
Full Joshua Project profile at: www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14404/BR