Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Nhengatu - (yrl)
Alternate Name(s): Warekena, Urequema, Warekéna, Uerequema, Werikena, Arequena, Guarequena, Uarequena, Werekena
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Venezuela
Population: 900
Global Population: 1,375
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Warekena of Brazil, numbering 900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,375 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nhengatu. The primary religion practiced by the Warekena is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available