Until late 1800s the Yucunas were conquering neighboring tribes. Later they became involved in trading, rubber gathering, and adapted more peaceful ways, in the 1980s involved in coca-leaf trade.
SE Colombia, mostly along the Miriti-Parana river.
Hunters-gatherers, slash-burning farmers.
Roman Catholic mixed with traditional animism.
Work opportunities, training opportunities for Christian leadership.
Use of the JESUS Film (done in 2007).
New opportunities to hear and read the Yucuna N.T. revision, being completed 2012, first published in 1982.
Scripture Prayers for the Yucuna in Colombia.
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