The Nukuini are a First Nations people living in Brazil. They were among the many tribes adversely affected by the rubber boom of the late 19th and early 20th century. Outsiders brought diseases, and today there are very few Nukuini people left. They speak Portuguese rather than their own language.
Nukuini homes each contain people from their nuclear family, but they live near other family members. Their homes are usually made from natural materials, but some have zinc roofs.
They get their food from farming, fishing, hunting and finding foods in the rainforest. They also raise domesticated animals such as chickens, cattle, ducks and pigs. Some make money by selling handicrafts.
Though there is a Roman Catholic element to their spirituality, most Nukuini are animistic, worshipping spirits.
The Nukuini people need to adapt to a changing world. They will eventually need education in new areas. This will take them out of their comfort zone.
Pray for the Lord to provide protection and mercy for the Nukuini people of Brazil.
Pray for members of the Nukuini tribe who love the Lord to teach Christ to others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among the Nukuini people this decade, providing them with a hope and a purpose.
Scripture Prayers for the Nukuini in Brazil.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Nukuini |
People Name in Country | Nukuini |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 500 |
Population all Countries | 500 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14070 |
ROP3 Code | 107517 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Widespread Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Widespread. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.80 %) |
20.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
80.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Portuguese (500 speakers) |
Language Code | por Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Brazilian Portuguese |
Dialect Code | 47 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Portuguese (500 speakers) |
Language Code | por Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Brazilian Portuguese |
Dialect Code | 47 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Portuguese |
Primary Language: Portuguese
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1505-2004) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1681-2004) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1751-2017) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |