Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Amazon
Language: Baniwa - (bwi)
Alternate Name(s): Maniba, Nhengatu, Baniua do Içana, Maniba, Baniva, Baniba, Issana, Dakenei, Walimanai, Wakuenai
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Venezuela
Population: 9,400
Global Population: 12,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Baniwa of Brazil, numbering 9,400, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Baniwa. The primary religion practiced by the Baniwa 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