Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Wayampi - (oym)
Alternate Name(s): Oiampi, Oyapi, Oyampi, Wayapi, Wajapi, Oiumpian
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: French Guiana
Also found in: Brazil
Population: 1,200
Global Population: 2,150
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Wayampi Amapari of French Guiana, numbering 1,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,150 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Wayampi. The primary religion practiced by the Wayampi Amapari is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available