Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Yaminahua - (yaa)
Alternate Name(s): Yaminahua, Jaminawa, Yamináwa, Jaminawá, Yamanawa, Iaminawá, Xixinawá, Yawanawá, Bashonawá, Marinawá
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Bolivia; Peru
Population: 1,300
Global Population: 2,100
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Yaminawa of Brazil, numbering 1,300, 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 2,100 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yaminahua. The primary religion practiced by the Yaminawa 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