The Mawayana are a First Nations people in Brazil. Almost all speak Portuguese, Brazil’s trade language.
Their contact with outsiders began in the 20th century with rubber extractors, whom they worked for in exchange for metal tools, money and trinkets. When the rubber boom ended in the 1950s, they came in contact with big cat hunters who traded with them. Unfortunately, the Mawayana people were infested with diseases from these outsiders, and their population is very low today.
Each Mawayana village is autonomous and ruled by a chief. He must gain their trust and prove to be a capable leader.
They find some of their food in the rainforest. Men hunt and fish. Both sexes contribute to growing manioc, bananas, potatoes, etc. for their food supply.
The Mawayana have some Roman Catholic influence, but most remain dedicated to their traditional shamanistic religion.
The Mawayana people need to adapt to a changing world. SIL workers are helping them adapt by marketing their goods for an outside market.
Pray for the Lord to provide protection and mercy for the Mawayana people of Brazil.
Pray for members of the Mawayana tribe who love the Lord to teach Christ to others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among the Mawayana people this decade, providing them with a hope and a purpose.
Scripture Prayers for the Mawayana in Brazil.
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Wayana
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mawayana |
People Name in Country | Mawayana |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 300 |
Population all Countries | 300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19136 |
ROP3 Code | 115800 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Pará and Roraima states. 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 | Pará and Roraima states.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
20.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
80.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Waiwai (300 speakers) |
Language Code | waw Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Waiwai (300 speakers) |
Language Code | waw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Waiwai |
Primary Language: Waiwai
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1966-1976) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1984) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2002) |
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 |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |