Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Amazon
Language: Ninam - (shb)
Alternate Name(s): Ninam, Xiriana, Jauaperi, Xirixana, Yanam, Xirianá, Shiriana Casa, Casapare, Jawaperi, Crichana, Jawari, Shiriana
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Venezuela
Also found in: Brazil
Population: 150
Global Population: 750
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yanomami-Ninam of Venezuela, numbering 150, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 750 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Ninam. The primary religion practiced by the Yanomami-Ninam is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available