Few archaeological and ethnographic records have been found before 1884, because of deterioration due to tropic humidity. However, what does exist provides evidence that Suya music people journeyed from more than 1,100 kilometers to the northeast. They reportedly were fleeing from enemies.
Suya people believe in a collective society. Everything is collective including the children. Children are raised by the community, although they know the identity of their biological parents. They consider the entire community as their family. Personal names are very important and are chosen very carefully. They believe names tell who a person is, and the group to which he/she belongs.
Fishing, hunting, gathering supplies, and trading with frontier settlements are commonly practiced for their practical needs. They are protected by a reservation system that provides health care and material goods.
Suya people in Brazil have been partially reached with the gospel, however, ethnic religious practices remain an important part of the culture. Bible portions are available in the language of Suya people in Brazil, so they can read and heed the truth.
Suya people in Brazil need to put Christ first in their lives. Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and man.”
Suya people have only portions of the word of God in their language, consequently, they experience huge pressures to fall away. Pray that this will not happen.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will pour life into their fellowships, leading them to make disciples.
Pray that their fellowships will be Christ centered, rather than tradition centered.
Scripture Prayers for the Suya in Brazil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suy%C3%A1#:~:text=The%20Suy%C3%A1%2C%20self%2Ddenomination% 0were%20known%20for,body%20modification%20which%20they%20practiced.
https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/suya
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Suya
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/suya-indian-project
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Suya |
People Name in Country | Suya |
Alternate Names | Kĩsêdjê; Suyá Orientais |
Population this Country | 400 |
Population all Countries | 400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15143 |
ROP3 Code | 109640 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, headwaters of Rio Culuene; Pará state: Terra Indígena Capoto or Jarina reservation, Kayapó villages. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, headwaters of Rio Culuene; Pará state: Terra Indígena Capoto or Jarina reservation, Kayapó villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
40.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Suya (400 speakers) |
Language Code | suy Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Suya (400 speakers) |
Language Code | suy Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Suya |
Primary Language: Suya
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2007) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |