Maka in Paraguay

The Maka have only been reported in Paraguay
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Introduction / History

Maka is the language of a people group by the same name. They once lived in both Argentina and Paraguay, but now they only live in Paraguay, mostly near the capital city of Asuncion. They were once hunters and gatherers.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In the past, their economy was based on hunting, fishing and gathering, and nowadays, part of the women's work is the manufacture of ponchos, handbags, sashes, hammocks, carvings and blankets. Men acquire the right to speak and vote between the ages of 20 and 22, after they have married.

They live in wooden homes that are far sturdier than what they had 100 years ago.

In 2019, they selected the widow of their tribal leader as their chief. The Maka people respect the decision making of women.

A little over 1,000 people speak the Maka language. Most likely, their language will be replaced by Spanish in the coming decades.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Maka indigenous colony periodically performs ceremonies that revive rites of their ancestors. This indigenous people admires the moon and the sun. They know several supernatural beings; the festivities are marked by the stars. The shamans, known as wihetaj heal by incantation of evil spirits and are the depositaries of the Maka traditions.


What Are Their Needs?

The Maka people need to prepare for the future. This will involve learning valuable skills that will help them earn higher wages.


Prayer Points

Pray for the biblical teachers of the church and wisdom in their preparation as leaders.
May the Christians among them be stirred up to preach Christ with their lives and their words.
Pray for economic growth among the maka.
Pray for the preparation of biblical materials in the Maka language.


Scripture Prayers for the Maka in Paraguay.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mak%C3%A1_language
https://apnews.com/general-news-b864a6db23234f89b4116d9513b6e641


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Maka
People Name in Country Maka
Alternate Names Maca
Population this Country 1,300
Population all Countries 1,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13184
ROP3 Code 105964
ROP25 Code 304882
ROP25 Name Maca
Country Paraguay
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Paraguay
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 7.00 %)
15.00 %
Ethnic Religions
85.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Maka (1,300 speakers)
Language Code mca   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Maka (1,300 speakers)
Language Code mca   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Maka
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