Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: South American Indigenous

Language: Palikúr - (plu)

Alternate Name(s): Paricuria, Parikuriena, Palicur, Païkwené, Parinkur-Iéne, Paliku’ene, Palijur, Aukuyene, Parikurene, Palikour, Palincur, Paricores, Pamiwa, Aukwayene

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: French Guiana

Also found in: Brazil

Population: 2,000

Global Population: 3,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Palikur of French Guiana, numbering 2,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Palikúr. The primary religion practiced by the Palikur is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available