Pira-Tapuia in Colombia

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People Name: Pira-Tapuia
Country: Colombia
10/40 Window: No
Population: 1,100
World Population: 2,300
Primary Language: Piratapuyo
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 60.00 %
Evangelicals: 10.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Ministry Resources: Yes
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
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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.

Text Source:   Joshua Project 
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