The Waimiri-Atroari language is one of the Yanomami languages. They are one of the Carib peoples. They are also known as Waimiri Atroari or Waimiri-Atrorari. Their homeland is in northern Brazil’s state of Amazonas.
They have a long, tragic history of contact with outsiders who want to use their land. In the 1970s-80s the Brazilian government used Waimiri-Atroari land to construct a highway and a dam. The people were displaced.
The Waimiri-Atroari people are in the process of adapting to having their homeland controlled by outsiders. There are efforts to protect their land, but the most powerful forces come from outsiders.
They have their own ethnic religion that involves the worship of nature spirits.
This tribe needs to learn new skills so they can adapt to their new situation.
Pray for the Lord to bless this community economically and spiritually.
Ask God to raise up Waimiri-Atroari who are more desirous to know the truth than to stay on the broad road.
Ask God to send loving, committed workers to the Waimiri-Atroari in the near future.
Pray the Waimiri-Atroari would no longer be hidden away from the influence of Christ.
Pray for many of them to make disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Waimiri-Atroari in Brazil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waimiri-Atroari
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waimiri_Atroari_Indigenous_Territory
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Waimiri_Atroari
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2010-05-06 |
People Name General | Waimiri-Atroari |
People Name in Country | Waimiri-Atroari |
Alternate Names | Atroahy; Atroari; Atrowari; Atruahi; Ki’nya; Kinã; Kinja; Waimiri/Atroari |
Population this Country | 2,100 |
Population all Countries | 2,100 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10480 |
ROP3 Code | 100603 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Amazonas state: border area with Roraima state on Alalau and Camanau, Jatapu, and Jauaperi rivers. 24 villages. 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 | Amazonas state: border area with Roraima state on Alalau and Camanau, Jatapu, and Jauaperi rivers. 24 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.10 %) |
0.10 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
99.90 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Waimiri-Atroari (2,100 speakers) |
Language Code | atr Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Waimirí |
Dialect Code | 7331 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Waimiri-Atroari (2,100 speakers) |
Language Code | atr Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Waimirí |
Dialect Code | 7331 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Waimiri-Atroari |
Primary Language: Waimiri-Atroari
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Photo Source | TV Brasil, EBC - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |