Saluma in Brazil

The Saluma have only been reported in Brazil
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Introduction / History

The Saluma are a First Nations people in the state of Mato Grosso of western Brazil.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Saluma people are fighting to save their homeland from loggers. A Catholic priest spoke up on their behalf, and he was murdered. With such a small population, they do not stand much of a chance of retaining their land.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there is some Roman Catholic influence among the Saluma, they are basically shamanistic. They depend on their traditional gods rather than the God of Creation.


What Are Their Needs?

The Saluma 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.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to provide protection and mercy for the Saluma people of Brazil.
Pray for members of the Saluma tribe who love the Lord to teach Christ to others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among the Saluma people this decade, providing them with a hope and a purpose.


Scripture Prayers for the Saluma in Brazil.


References

https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr190321992en.pdf


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Saluma
People Name in Country Saluma
Alternate Names
Population this Country 300
Population all Countries 300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14666
ROP3 Code 108559
ROP25 Code 307165
ROP25 Name Saluma
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Pará state: upper Anamu, Trombetas river source, along Suriname border.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Pará state: upper Anamu, Trombetas river source, along Suriname border..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
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 Saluma (300 speakers)
Language Code slj   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Saluma (300 speakers)
Language Code slj   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Saluma

Primary Language:  Saluma

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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