Kamentsa in Colombia

The Kamentsa have only been reported in Colombia
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Introduction / History

The Kamentsas live in the Putumayo department of Colombia.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kamentsas are mainly farmers who grow potatoes, cassavas, bananas and other fruits. They are clearing more land to make way for raising livestock. Some are trying to invite a tourist industry. Their women are keeping their musical style alive, not only for tourists, but for the next generation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kamentsas are mainly shamanists. Many of their beliefs involve symbolism. A little less than half are Christian, mainly Roman Catholic.


What Are Their Needs?

They need protection from outside forces. Outsiders want to exploit their land through deforestation and mining.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to protect the Kamentsas from exploitation and injustice.
Pray for the Kamentsas to have the spiritual hunger it takes to embrace Jesus and forsake all others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to send revival fire to all Kamentsa churches.


Scripture Prayers for the Kamentsa in Colombia.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam%C3%ABnt%C5%A1%C3%A1_people
https://www.todacolombia.com/etnias-de-colombia/grupos-indigenas/kamentsa.html
https://unboundedworld.com/project/kamentsa/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kamentsa
People Name in Country Kamentsa
Alternate Names
Population this Country 7,700
Population all Countries 7,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11086
ROP3 Code 101865
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 46  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Putumayo department: Sibundoy valley, near Ingas.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 46  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Putumayo department: Sibundoy valley, near Ingas..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.70 %)
40.00 %
Ethnic Religions
60.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Camsa (7,700 speakers)
Language Code kbh   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Camsa (7,700 speakers)
Language Code kbh   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Camsa
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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