Karipuna do Amapa (Creole) in Brazil
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| People Name: | Karipuna do Amapa (Creole) |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,000 |
| World Population: | 3,000 |
| Primary Language: | Portuguese |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 20.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.10 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Afro-Caribbean, Francophone |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Amapa is a French-based Creole language spoken by the Karupuna people of the Uaca Indian Reservation in northern Brazil. It involves influences from indigenous languages, especially words having to do with plant life. Those who speak this language can be African or from one of the local indigenous peoples. This reservation is very close to French Guiana, which explains the French linguistic influence. Amapa Creole speakers also speak Portuguese, Brazil’s trade language.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Amapa Creole speakers are mainly farmers.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though they have a sizable Roman Catholic population, they also adhere to their traditional religious beliefs.
What Are Their Needs?
Amapa Creole people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Prayer Points
Pray for Amapa Creole disciples who love the Lord to disciple others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully among the Amapa Creole, leading them to the cross.
Pray for the Lord to give dreams and visions to Amapa Creole elders, leading them to seek and find Christ.