Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Matís - (mpq)

Alternate Name(s): Mushabo, Deshan Mikitbo

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

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Population: 450

Global Population: 450

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Matis of Brazil, numbering 450, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Brazil. Their primary language is Matís. The primary religion practiced by the Matis is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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