The Trumai have settled on the upper Xingu River, moving there in the 19th century as a result of attacks from another people group. They live in four villages in Xingu National Park: Terra Preta, Boa Esperanca, Steinen and Terra Nova. They are farmers, growing primarily manioc, peppers, and beans. The Trumai language is not closely related to other languages, and is severely endangered as children are becoming native speakers of Aweti, Suya, or Portuguese.
The Trumai are a tiny tribe, and may be very insular. Christian resources are unavailable in their mother tongue.
Christians need to find ways to befriend the Trumai people, showing true concern for their material and physical needs.
There are a few followers of Christ among the Trumai tribe. Pray they will hate that which is evil and cling to what is good, being joyful in hope. Pray the Trumai tribe will be able to flourish in rapidly changing times, and that good schools will be available to the children.
Scripture Prayers for the Trumai in Brazil.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2007-04-07 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2010-05-04 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-05-26 |
People Name General | Trumai |
People Name in Country | Trumai |
Population this Country | 300 |
Population all Countries | 300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 15584 |
ROP3 Code | 110202 |
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, source of Xingú river, villages along banks. 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 | Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, source of Xingú river, villages along banks.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Trumai | |||
Language Code | tpy Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Unknown | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Trumai |
Language Code | tpy Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Portuguese | |
People Groups | Speaking Trumai |
Primary Language: Trumai
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
None reported |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
95.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
0.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
0.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
100.0 %
|
Photo Source | Karuwaya Trumai Waura |
Map Source | Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |