Yawalapiti in Brazil

The Yawalapiti have only been reported in Brazil
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Introduction / History

The Yawalapiti are a First Nations people of Brazil. Their name, which is self-designated, means "village of the tucum palm trees.”
They nearly died out as a people during the mid-20th century when a smallpox epidemic ravaged their community. Their tribe is small, and their language is all but dead. They speak Portuguese.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Yawalapiti people get their food from farming manioc, hunting wild game and fishing. Fish makes up a major part of their diet. Their manioc is eaten in the form of bread or porridge.
The river is the playground for their children who like to dive, swim and escape the tropical heat. Wrestling is an important sport for boys. It helps them gain strength and establishes their social pecking order.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yawalapiti have some Roman Catholic influence, but most remain dedicated to their traditional shamanistic religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Yawalapiti people need to adapt to a changing world. They will eventually need education in new areas. This will take them out of their comfort zone.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to provide protection and mercy for the Yawalapiti people of Brazil.
Pray for members of the Yawalapiti tribe who love the Lord to teach Christ to others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among the Yawalapiti people this decade, providing them with a hope and a purpose.


Scripture Prayers for the Yawalapiti in Brazil.


References

https://widerimage.reuters.com/story/the-yawalapiti-tribe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yawalapiti
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Yawalapiti
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/yawalapiti-tribe-living-traditionally-amazonian-jungle-brazil-flna773780


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yawalapiti
People Name in Country Yawalapiti
Alternate Names Iaulapiti; Jaulapiti; Walapiti
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 16010
ROP3 Code 111011
ROP25 Code 308981
ROP25 Name Yawalapiti, Walapiti
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park.   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 Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park..   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 Portuguese
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Yawalapiti
Primary Language Portuguese
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Yawalapiti
People Groups Speaking Portuguese

Primary Language:  Portuguese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1505-2004)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1681-2004)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1751-2017)
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Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus film: view in Portuguese Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
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