Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Ninam - (shb)

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

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Venezuela

Population: 600

Global Population: 750

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Yanomami-Ninam of Brazil, numbering 600, are No Longer 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