Introduction / History

The Pira-Tapuias are an indigenous group in Colombia and Brazil. Their language is Piratapuyo and they call themselves Waikana.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Pira-Tapuias engage in trade and have shared rituals with the indigenous tribes nearby.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Pira-Tapuias are engaged with traditional religion and Christianity, mainly Roman Catholicism. There are Evangelicals among them.

What Are Their Needs?

Like all tribes in this region, the Pira-Tapuias need protection. With a small population they are vulnerable to outsiders who want to exploit their land.

Prayer Points

Pray for God to have his hand of protection and mercy on Pira-Tapuia families.
Pray for Pira-Tapuia disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bring revival to the Pira-Tapuia homeland and sending many as Christ s ambassadors.

Scripture Prayers for the Pira-Tapuia in Brazil.

References

https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Pira-tapuya
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pira-tapuya