Tuyuka in Colombia
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| People Name: | Tuyuka |
| Country: | Colombia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,500 |
| World Population: | 2,500 |
| Primary Language: | Tuyuca |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 60.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
The Tuyukas call themselves Dokapuara which means the clay people. They live on the upper Tiquie River in Colombia.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Tuyukas are excellent canoe makers, basket weavers, woodworkers and potters. They also produce hammocks and a special filter for fruit juice. They have a central long house (maloka) surrounded by individual houses, schools and medical clinics.
They get their food from slash-and-burn agriculture. Cassava is their staple crop. The Tuyukas also fish and hunt for their meat.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though traditional religion is central to their worldview, almost half are also Christian, mainly Roman Catholic. There are also Evangelicals among them.
What Are Their Needs?
The Tuyukas need a full harvest.
Prayer Points
Pray for revival to come to Tuyuka churches, drawing them to the only savior.
Pray for Tukuya disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for them to have so much spiritual hunger that they will forsake all other gods.