Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Macuna - (myy)
Alternate Name(s): Macuna, Baigana, Buhagana, Wuhána, Jepa-Matsi, Yepá-Mahsá, Yehpá Majsá, Yepá Maxsã, Paneroa, Wuhána, Yebamasã
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Colombia
Population: 175
Global Population: 500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Makuna of Brazil, numbering 175, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Macuna. The primary religion practiced by the Makuna is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available