People
Who they are
The Parkatêjê are an Indigenous people of the Jê language family living in southeastern Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon. Also known as Gavião do Pará, they preserve a strong community identity, marked by their traditional ritual log races and their dedication to keeping their language and ancestral teachings alive amid the rapid changes around them.
Where they live
1
Country
400
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Brazil Partially reached
|
100%
|
400 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Pará Gavião
Need not assessed
- 1 Translation started Still ahead
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Translation has not started in this language yet.
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)5%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela proteção, saúde e fortalecimento das famílias e da terra do povo Parkatêjê.
Pelo acesso contínuo e claro às Escrituras e mensagens bíblicas na língua do coração.
Pelo encorajamento e testemunho corajoso dos irmãos indígenas que já seguem a Jesus.
Pelo surgimento de comunidades cristãs autóctones, maduras e vibrantes entre os Parkatêjê.
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