The Kariña are an indigenous people group found primarily in Venezuela. Most speak both Carinan and Spanish. Like other native groups in their area, various Christian denominations attempted to reach them in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. After the attempt of Franciscan missionaries to consolidate the group into pueblos, the Kariña rebelled and destabilized missions and native populations in their region. As eastern Venezuela became more developed, the Kariña were integrated into the larger culture.
Hunting, fishing, and farming are traditional occupations the Kariña have maintained throughout history. Traditional gender roles placed the responsibility of trade, agriculture, hunting and other strenuous tasks on the men. As the steel and oil industries gained prominence in Venezuela, both men and women found employment.
The Kariña are traditionally a kin-integration culture, which places importance on local community over strictly defined organization. Additionally, a chief is annually elected for each local community by a council of elders.
The Kariña have integrated Catholicism into cultural religious beliefs. Traditional spiritual beliefs taught a cosmology of four planes: heaven, mountain, water and earth. Powerful beings dominate each of these planes. Ancestral spirits can master birds, animals and shamans. Shamans have spiritual power, including the ability to heal ailments. They function as bridges between the physical and spiritual realms through various chants and rituals. Several traditions, such as burial and marriage, have adopted Christian customs.
While the oil industry has provided employment for the Kariña, it has also destroyed several of their villages. Pollution has become a prominent health issue in the area. Missionary efforts could support this group through medical assistance, as disease has taken a considerable toll on the population. Meeting physical needs could provide an opening for gospel conversations.
Pray that physical needs of the Kariña would be met as a demonstration of Christ’s love, creating an open door for the truth of the gospel.
Pray they would be protected from false doctrine, faithfully follow Jesus, and make his teachings a priority.
Pray for active discipleship, spiritual hunger and discernment.
Ask the Holy Spirit to revive the Kariña church, transforming them by the renewal of their minds.
Pray faith would come from hearing the true Word of God, detached from cultural religions or other distractions from Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Karina in Venezuela.
https://www.everyculture.com/South-America/Cari-a.html#:~:text=All%20told%20the%20Cari%C3%B1a%20population,native%20language%20and%20in%20Spanish.
https://minorityrights.org/minorities/warao-and-karina/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Karina |
People Name in Country | Karina |
Alternate Names | Tabajari |
Population this Country | 30,000 |
Population all Countries | 30,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15155 |
ROP3 Code | 109668 |
Country | Venezuela | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Anzoategui, Bolivar, and Monagas states: Orinoco river mouth area; Guyana border; some in Delta Amacuro state. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Venezuela |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Anzoategui, Bolivar, and Monagas states: Orinoco river mouth area; Guyana border; some in Delta Amacuro state.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 | Carib (30,000 speakers) |
Language Code | car Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tabajari |
Dialect Code | 8645 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Carib (30,000 speakers) |
Language Code | car Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tabajari |
Dialect Code | 8645 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Carib |
Primary Language: Carib
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2003-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
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 |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | One Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Carib | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Carib | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Carib | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book | General / Other |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |