Tiriyó people
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Two Tiriyó Indians
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Total population | |
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(~2000 (in 2005)) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
South America (Brazil, Suriname) |
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Languages | |
Tiriyó language | |
Religion | |
traditional, Christian (Catholic in Brazil, Protestant in Surinam) |
The Tiriyó (also known as Trio) usually call themselves tarëno, etymologically 'people from here, local people'. They are approximately 2,000 (in 2005) and live in several major villages and a number of minor villages in the border zone between Brazil and Suriname. They speak the Tiriyó language, a member of the Cariban language family.
About 30% are Christians, while 70% follow indigenous religions.[1]
Contents
Communities
Brazil
- Western Paru River
- Tawainen (or Missão Tiriós)
- Kaikui Tëpu (or Pedra da Onça)
- Santo Antônio
- Eastern Paru River
Suriname
References
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