Umutina in Brazil

The Umutina have only been reported in Brazil
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Introduction / History

The Umutina people of Brazil were severely tested in the early 20th century when rubber tappers and land grabbing settlers came to their land. The Umutina were soon hit with measles and other epidemics. Their population began to plummet. They live in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil near the Bolivian border.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Umutina used much body paint for both males and females. Their traditional diet included a kind of corn bread which they made with the maize they grew. They also grow rice, manioc, bananas and potatoes for their daily food. They found other things to eat in the forest such as mushrooms, fruit and honey. Almost everyone fishes using bows and arrows.
Marriages are arranged by parents. The young man must prove to be a good hunter before his potential father in law will accept a proposal for his daughter.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though a small number identify as Roman Catholic, most remain animistic, worshipping gods of nature, etc.


What Are Their Needs?

The Umutina are a small people group. They will need to adapt to the outside world, so they won’t die out as a tribe.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Umutina people who love the Lord to disciple others to take Christ to their families.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in their churches, drawing many to put all their trust in Jesus Christ.
Pray for them to seek the Lord’s guidance as they face the uncertainties of the future.


Scripture Prayers for the Umutina in Brazil.


References

https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Umutina
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umutina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tek8O3y6McM
https://www.languagemagazine.com/indigenous-tribe-in-amazon-rescues-language-through-education/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Umutina
People Name in Country Umutina
Alternate Names Barbados; Omotina
Population this Country 400
Population all Countries 400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15712
ROP3 Code 110401
ROP25 Code 308462
ROP25 Name Umutina
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   Source:  AMTB 2019
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.   Source:  AMTB 2019

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
10.00 %
Ethnic Religions
90.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Portuguese (400 speakers)
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Brazilian Portuguese
Dialect Code 47   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Portuguese (400 speakers)
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Brazilian Portuguese
Dialect Code 47   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Portuguese

Primary Language:  Portuguese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1505-2004)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1681-2004)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1751-2017)
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