Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Arawak - (arw)
Alternate Name(s): Arowak, Lokono
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Suriname
Also found in: French Guiana; Guyana; United States; Venezuela
Population: 2,000
Global Population: 21,750
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Arawak of Suriname, numbering 2,000, 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 21,750 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Arawak. The primary religion practiced by the Arawak 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