Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Ninam - (shb)

Alternate Name(s): Ninam, Casapare, Shiriana Casa, Xirixana, Jawari, Jawaperi, Xiriana, Xiriana, Shiriana, Crichana, Xirianá, Shiriana, Yanam, Jauaperi

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 American and Caribbean Peoples 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, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available