The Emerillon people were once nomadic. They had their first contact with Europeans in the 1700s. They traded with the Europeans, but also picked up their diseases, and their population declined considerably. Warfare with other tribes also lowered their population.
The staple food of the Emerillon people is manioc. Their food comes from farming manioc, sweet potatoes, yams and bananas. Like their ancestors, the Emerillon men hunt, but now they use rifles rather than bows and arrows.
Emerillon homes are shaped like beehives. People enter via a latter made from wood.
Traditionally they married their cousins, but because of their small numbers, they are becoming more likely to marry outside their tribe. Once they reach puberty, Emerillon people are expected to marry. Both males and females can marry someone far younger or older than themselves.
Though there is a small Christian presence among the Emerillon, most adhere to their traditional shamanistic religious practices.
The Emerillon are struggling to survive. They need to find ways to adapt to the modern world.
Pray for adequate medical and educational opportunities for the Emerillon people.
Pray for Emerillon disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for a spiritual hunger and a yearning for truth that will lead Emerillon elders to the cross and the empty grave.
Scripture Prayers for the Emerillon in French Guiana.
https://www.everyculture.com/South-America/Emerillon.html
https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/confluences-emerillon-of-french-guiana-teacher-s-edition?context=channel:anthropology
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Emerillon |
People Name in Country | Emerillon |
Alternate Names | Emerenon |
Population this Country | 400 |
Population all Countries | 400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11751 |
ROP3 Code | 102912 |
ROP25 Code | 302313 |
ROP25 Name | Emerilon |
Country | French Guiana | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Cayenne district: Brazil border area, at the confluence of Camopi and Oiapock rivers; Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni district: Maroni river area, on Suriname border. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | French Guiana |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Cayenne district: Brazil border area, at the confluence of Camopi and Oiapock rivers; Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni district: Maroni river area, on Suriname border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.60 %) |
8.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
92.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Teko (400 speakers) |
Language Code | eme Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Teko (400 speakers) |
Language Code | eme Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Teko |
Primary Language: Teko
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |