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Indigenous people of Brazil
The Macushi (Makuusi, Portuguese: Macuxi) are an Indigenous people living in the borderlands of southern Guyana, northern Brazil in the state of Roraima
Macushi
Cariban language spoken in South America
Macushi is an Indigenous language of the Cariban family spoken in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. It is also referred to as Makushi, Makusi, Macuxi, Macusi
Macushi_language
Country in South America
of many waters". Nine Indigenous tribes reside in Guyana: the Wai Wai, Macushi, Patamona, Lokono, Kalina, Wapishana, Pemon, Akawaio and Warao. Historically
Guyana
Species of fish
Hypostomus macushi is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Essequibo River, the Ireng
Hypostomus_macushi
a minority of the population. These include Cariban languages such as Macushi, Akawaio and Wai-Wai; and Arawakan languages such as Lokono and Wapishana
Languages_of_Guyana
Group of languages
are about three dozen, but most are spoken only by a few hundred people. Macushi is the only language among them with numerous speakers, estimated at 30
Cariban_languages
Earliest inhabitants of Guyana
although there is understanding between speakers of Pemon, Kapóng, and Macushi. According to a survey conducted by the Inter-American Development Bank
Indigenous_peoples_in_Guyana
Staple crop
traditionally a woman's work of pounding cassava. The identity of the Macushi people of Guyana is closely bound up with the growth and processing of
Cassava
Cariban language spoken in Venezuela
other closely related Venezuelan Cariban languages which also include the Macushi and Kapon (or Kapong, also sometimes used by natives to name the Pemon
Pemon_language
Indigenous people of Brazil
Wapishana and Macushi. Historical boundaries extend as far up as the Rio Branco basin, but the Wapishana were driven south by the Macushi under pressure
Wapishana
the Caribs, the Akawaio, the Arecuna, the Patamona, the Wapixana, the Macushi, and the Warao. The two largest groups, the Indo-Guyanese and Afro-Guyanese
Demographics_of_Guyana
Indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil
Land) is an Indigenous territory in Brazil, intended to be home to the Macushi people. It is located in the northern half of the Brazilian state of Roraima
Raposa_Serra_do_Sol
British colony from 1814 to 1966
Official English Vernacular language Guyanese Creole Native languages Akawaio Macushi Waiwai Arawakan family Patamona Warrau Carib Wapishana Arekuna Other languages
British_Guiana
Cariban language spoken in Guyana and Venezuela
Waramadong, and Kako. There are two dialects, Akawaio and Patamona. The Macushi name of the language is Ingarikó. The Carib tribes practice an Indigenous
Kapóng_language
Ethnic group
English (British English, Guyanese Creole), Guyanese Hindustani, Akawaio, Macushi, Wai-Wai, Arawakan, Cariban Religion Hinduism, Pentecostalism, Roman Catholic
Guyanese in the United Kingdom
Guyanese_in_the_United_Kingdom
Mountain range in South America
Brazil. The mountains are a traditional home to Patamona and Macushi people. The Macushi village of Tipuru is considered the oldest village in the South
Pacaraima_Mountains
Grande do Norte (tupi-nheengatu) Bonfim, Roraima (macushi) and (wapishana) Cantá, Roraima (macushi) and (wapishana) José Boiteux, Santa Catarina (Xokleng)
Languages_of_Brazil
Place in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Georgetown. The population of the area are mainly Macushi people. Annai is one of the northernmost Macushi Amerindian villages in the North Rupununi Savannahs
Annai,_Guyana
Weakness, paralysis, and reduced tone in a muscle due to nerve damage
South America. Certain peoples indigenous to the region – notably the Macushi – crush and cook the roots and stems of these and certain other plants
Flaccid_paralysis
Regional intergovernmental organisation
non- extinct languages Lokono Carib (Kari'nja) Garifuna (Karif) Kapóng Macushi Mawayana (Mapidian) Mopan Pemon (Arekuna) Qʼeqchiʼ (Kʼekchi) Sikiana (Kashuyana)
Caribbean_Community
Macuxi artist (died 2021)
Jaider Esbell (1979 in Normandia – November 2, 2021, in São Paulo) was a Brazilian writer, artist, art educator, curator, geographer, and indigenous rights
Jaider_Esbell
Coaia, Koaiá, Koaya, Quaiá Kwazá Rondônia 54 2014 Macuxi Makuxi, Macushi, Pemon Macushi Roraima, Guyana, Venezuela 46,839 (Brazil: 37,250, Guyana: 9,500
List of Indigenous peoples of Brazil
List_of_Indigenous_peoples_of_Brazil
Chiquitano 5,900 Bolivia Brazil and Bolivia Guarayu 5,900 Bolivia Bolivia Macushi 5,800 Venezuela Guyana Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana Chimané 5,300 Bolivia
Indigenous languages of the Americas
Indigenous_languages_of_the_Americas
Savanna plain in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
activities in southern Guyana. The Rupununi is the home of the Wapishana, Macushi, Wai-Wai and Patamona peoples. In 2012, the population of Amerindians in
Rupununi_savannah
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region in Guyana. The village is mainly inhabited by Macushi people. The village had a population of 332 inhabitants according to the
Wowetta
Group of chemical substances used as poison
Curare (/kʊˈrɑːri/ or /kjʊˈrɑːri/; kuu-RAH-ree or kyuu-RAH-ree) is a common name for various alkaloid arrow poisons originating from plant extracts. Used
Curare
Former South American country
Official English Vernacular language Guyanese Creole Native languages Akawaio Macushi Waiwai Arawakan family Patamona Warrau Carib Wapishana Arekuna Other languages
Guyana_(1966–1970)
Indigenous people living in areas of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana
groups including the Arekuna, Ingarikó, Kamarakoto, Tualipang, Mapoyo and Macushi/Makushi (Macuxi or Makuxi in Brazil). While ethnographic data on these
Pemon
List of South American ethnic groups
Bolivia, Netherlands, and Suriname Christianity → Catholicism Macushi Cariban → Macushi Guyana (Rupununi), Brazil (Roraima) Shamanism Mapuche Araucanian
List of contemporary ethnic groups of South America
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_South_America
Brazilian activist, tribal leader, and shaman (1945–2020)
part of the Macushi people, an indigenous people who live in Guyana, Northern Brazil, and Venezuela. Pedro eventually married into a Macushi family living
Bernaldina_José_Pedro
History of Brazil before the arrival of Europeans (antiquity-1500)
Kanoê Karitiana Kwaza Paiter Puruborá Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Wari’ Roraima Akawaio Macushi Patamona Pemon Wapishana Yanomami Ye'kuana Tocantins Apinajé Karajá Krahô
Pre-Cabraline history of Brazil
Pre-Cabraline_history_of_Brazil
Major river in Guyana
expedition. This team, accompanied later further downriver by Fay James (Macushi people), then paddled the remaining distance to the mouth of the Essequibo
Essequibo_River
Fermented alcoholic beverage from Guyana, made of cassava
Zygomycota) by chewing it. Parakari is produced by Pemon, Wapishana, Macushi, Patamona tribes, and production was observed among the Wai-wai, but is
Parakari
British actor (1966–2021)
fiction and Shakespeare. He played everything from Siamese fishermen to Macushi Indians. Notable performances were in radio episodes of Torchwood (Lost
Stephen_Critchlow
Pemón Arekuna Cariban 30,148 Pemón 30,000 Bolívar Macuxi Macusí Cariban 89 Macushi 80 Bolívar Kariña Kali'na Cariban 10,000 Kariña 4,450 Bolívar Yekuana Makiritare
Indigenous peoples in Venezuela
Indigenous_peoples_in_Venezuela
Language village Kajana Gebarentaal Keresan Sign Language village (KPISL) Macushi Sign Language ? Brazil [no data] Marajo Sign Language home sign? Brazil
List_of_sign_languages
Languages of the region
Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Tamil, and the native languages: Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawak, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, and Arekuna Haiti
Languages_of_the_Caribbean
Amerindian village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
the western border of Brazil. Languages spoken in the village include Macushi and Wapishana. Economic activities of the village include subsistence farming
Rewa,_Guyana
Former British colony in South America
Skepi Creole Dutch, English, Guyanese Creole, African languages, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawakan, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Arekuna, Portuguese
Demerara-Essequibo
1616–1803 Dutch colony in South America
Hindustani, Tamil, South Asian languages, African languages, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawakan, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Arekuna, Portuguese
Essequibo_(colony)
Mythological creature in Tupi–Guarani folklore
places". Mapinguari has been paralleled with the Pokái in the tradition of Macushi who inhabit the forests in the mountain chains of Roraimá state, is an
Curupira
Venezuela Lokono (Arawak, Locono), Guyana, Trinidad, Venezuela Macapa (2N 59W) Macushi, Brazil and Guyana Maipure (4N 67W) Maopityan (2N 59W) Mapoyo (Mapoye)
Classification of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Classification_of_the_Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
Ethnic group
traditional religious beliefs, is the religion of the Akawaio. Bichiwung, a Macushi, created alleluia and traveled across the coast with a priest. He claimed
Akawaio_people
1627–1815 Dutch colony in South America
Hindustani), Tamil, South Asian languages, African languages, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawakan, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Arekuna, Portuguese
Berbice
Mountain range in Guyana
hectares (6,110 km2). The area around the mountains is inhabited by the Macushi and Wapishana people in 21 communities who use the resources of mountains
Kanuku_Mountains
Aspect of verb grammar
the main verb is in the main clause, as in the following example from Macushi: [imakui'pî bad kupî do Jesus-ya] Jesus-ERG emapu'tî CAUS yonpa-'pî try-PAST
Causative
Municipality of Roraima, Brazil
da Silva. The municipality is home to Amerindians of the Wapishana and Macushi tribes who live in the Wapixana, Macuxi, and Jabuti Indigenous Territories
Bonfim,_Roraima
Waterfalls on the Brazil-Guyana border
accessibility these falls are rarely visited. The area is inhabited by Macushi and Patamona people, and there are a few villages in the vicinity of the
Orinduik_Falls
Linguistics database
Bolivia Wayampi – French Guiana Cariban Carib (De'kwana) Panare – Venezuela Macushi – Brazil / Guyana Wai Wai – Brazil / Guyana Panoan Cashibo – Peru Shipibo-Conibo
Intercontinental Dictionary Series
Intercontinental_Dictionary_Series
Airport in Guyana
Karasabai Airport (IATA: KRG, ICAO: SYKS) is an airport serving the Macushi community of Karasabai in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana
Karasabai_Airport
xwa Machineri language Vulnerable mpd Macuna language Vulnerable myy Macushi language Vulnerable mbc Makurap language Severely endangered mpu Marúbo
List of endangered languages in Brazil
List_of_endangered_languages_in_Brazil
and Baniwa) Tacuru (Guarani) Paranhos (Guarani, under approval) Bonfim (macushi) and (wapishana) Tocantínia (Akwê Xerente) Serafina Corrêa Flores da Cunha
Immigration_to_Brazil
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Hiawa is an Indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah. Hiawa
Hiawa
1745–1803 Dutch colony in South America
Hindustani, Tamil, South Asian languages, African languages, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawakan, Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Arekuna, Portuguese
Demerara
there, which is used for producing lanceolate arrows by the Wapishana and Macushi peoples. Using this bamboo has the effect of paralyzing the hunter's target
Rappu_Falls
Venezuela Lokono (Arawak, Locono), Guyana, Trinidad, Venezuela Macapa (2N 59W) Macushi, Brazil and Guyana Maipure (4N 67W) Maopityan (2N 59W) Mapoyo (Mapoye)
List of Indigenous peoples of South America
List_of_Indigenous_peoples_of_South_America
Place in Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana
heart of Guyana." The demographics of the village include mostly Lokono, Macushi, Wapishana and more recently, Patamona people. The Linden-Lethem Road crosses
Kurupukari
Guyanese politician
Assembly. He is of indigenous descent, specifically of the Wapishana and Macushi. In January 2020, he was charged with perversion of the course of justice
Alister_Charlie
Syncretic religion in Guyana
embellishment to the origin story of Alleluia, but is often linked to a Macushi of the Kanuku Mountains by the name of Bichiwung. He had been baptized
Alleluia_church
2019 American TV series or program
chicken, pan seared caiman, and Piranha topped with mango salsa for a Macushi chief and his family. 12 6 "India's Spice Hub" Neil P. De Groot July 12
Gordon_Ramsay:_Uncharted
District Development Board Guyana's first indigenous community radio, in Macushi language. 98.1 Hot FM 98.1 Online Guyana Soca, Chutney, Reggae, Pop & News
Radio_in_Guyana
River in Guyana
through the Iwokrama Forest, and is an important water source for the Macushi as well as used for ecotourism. It is protected for limited use of subsistence
Burro-Burro_River
American anthropologist and archaeologist (1911–1938)
Yawalapiti Bakairi Suyá Guaná Kayabí Tupí Munduruku Kuikuro Tucano Kalapalo Macushi Wai-wai Akawaio Warao Arahuacos Atacama Aymara Mapuche Arhuaco Kogi Wiwa
Ernestine_H._Wieder_Singer
Brazilian linguist (born 1968)
Akurio, Apalaí, Bakairi, Carijona, Hixkaryana, Kalina, Katxúyana, Kuhikuru, Macushi, Tiriyó, Waiwai, Wayana, and Yukpa. Yaathê/Fulniô (Macro-Je), Kinaray-a
Sérgio_Meira
Indigenous land recognised by the Brazilian government
into Portuguese strongholds. These involuntary spearheads, such as the Macushi and Wapishana of Roraima, were called the "ramparts of the wilderness"
Indigenous_territory_(Brazil)
British missionary
travels through the Amazonian forest to reach the Takutu River. He is in Macushi and Wapishana territory, two Amerindian groups whose langue he learns.
Cuthbert_Cary-Elwes
National park of Brazil
headquarters building, and potentially removing the indigenous Ingarikó and Macushi people from the park. These people had used the area for many years for
Monte_Roraima_National_Park
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Karasabai is an Indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the South Pakaraima Mountains
Karasabai
Municipality of Roraima, Brazil
The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi people, and measures 13,037 hectares (32,220 acres). IBGE 2022 "IBGE |
Cantá
Hunting television series
On an angling expedition along the Rewa River in Guyana, Steve and his Macushi guides catch exotic species such as black piranha and vampire fish. 94
MeatEater
Genus of fishes
Hypostomus macrops (C. H. Eigenmann & R. S. Eigenmann, 1888) Hypostomus macushi Armbruster & L. S. Souza, 2005 Hypostomus maracaiboensis (L. P. Schultz
Hypostomus
Americans of Guyanese birth or descent
English Guyanese Creole Guyanese Hindustani Dutch Portuguese Chinese Akawaio Macushi Waiwai Arawak Patamona Warrau Carib Wapishana Arekuna Religion Hinduism
Guyanese_Americans
Guyanese musician, composer and teacher
world music jazz band whose name derives from the indigenous Guyanese Macushi people – and has been "acknowledged as the best flute player that Guyana
Keith_Waithe
Conflict in Venezuela
groups including the Arekuna, Ingarikó, Kamarakoto, Tualipang, Mapoyo and Macushi/Makushi (Macuxi or Makuxi in Brazil). While ethnographic data on these
Pemon_conflict
Extinct Karirian language of Brazil
Tocantins Arakajú Bakairi Bonari Carib Hixkaryana Ikpeng Juma Kuikúro Macushi Matipuhy Palmela Pará Arára Paravilhana Pauxiána Pimenteira Purukotó Sapará
Kipeá_language
Village in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
including El Paso. The inhabitants are Amerindians including members of the Macushi, Carib and Patamona tribes, who have maintained much of their culture without
Micobie
Place in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
the Amerindian communities in the region, and is home to the Patamona, Macushi and Wapishana tribes. It has a secondary school and has participated in
Paramakatoi
Sikiana. Brazil / Guyana: Portuguese, Akawaio, Patamona, Wapishana and Macushi. Brazil / Venezuela: Pemon, Ninam, Arutani, Yanomami and Nheengatu. Brazil
Cross-border_language
Amerindian village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Surama is an Amerindian village in the North Rupununi area and the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana, with a population of 274 people as of
Surama
Extinct Karirian language of Brazil
Tocantins Arakajú Bakairi Bonari Carib Hixkaryana Ikpeng Juma Kuikúro Macushi Matipuhy Palmela Pará Arára Paravilhana Pauxiána Pimenteira Purukotó Sapará
Sabujá_language
Genus of spiders
kathrinae Huber, 2015 – Brazil M. locono Huber, 2000 – Suriname, Guyana M. macushi Huber, 2018 – Venezuela M. madalena Huber, 2018 – Brazil M. mairyara Machado
Mesabolivar
Brasília, Cachoeira Dourada and Poços de Caldas. In 1977 the first of the Macushi people join the religion. In 1980 the School of the Nations, "Escola das
Baháʼí_Faith_in_Brazil
chances of service requiring combat. Early in 1976 the first members of the Macushi and Wai Wai tribes joined the religion. In December 1976 the assembly was
Baháʼí_Faith_in_Guyana
River in Guyana
of the protected Iwokrama forest. It is an important water source for Macushi people of the Surama village, who undertake periodic, extended fishing
Siparuni_River
List of ISO 639-3 language codes starting with M
Central Mazahua mba I/L Higaonon mbb I/L Western Bukidnon Manobo mbc I/L Macushi mbd I/L Dibabawon Manobo mbe I/E Molale mbf I/L Baba Malay (mbg) I/L Northern
ISO_639:m
Kuikuro Cuicuro Cariban 509 (2006) 600 endangered Brazil Makuxí Macuxi, Macushi, Pemon Cariban 23,433 (2006) 15,000 potentially endangered Brazil Venezuela
List of Indigenous languages of South America
List_of_Indigenous_languages_of_South_America
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
centre of the balatá industry. The population is mainly Amerindian of the Macushi and Wapishana people. The village was founded in 1970 by Booker Brothers
Apoteri
Month of 1969
with 150 chiefs and their advisers from the nine tribes (the Wai Wai, Macushi, Patamona, Lokono, Kalina, Wapishana, Pemon, Akawaio and Warao) and pledged
February_1969
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Yupukari (also: Eupukari) is an Indigenous village of Macushi and Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located
Yupukari
the native people became well established as ranchers, in particular the Macushi, who remain known for it today. In 1808 the Portuguese moved to Brazil
History_of_Roraima
Classification system for catfish
LDA02 Peckoltia sabaji Para Pleco L302 Lasiancistrus sp. L303 Hypostomus macushi L304 Ancistrus sp. L305 L121, L135 Peckoltia braueri Worm line peckoltia
L-number
Koaiá, Koaya, Quaiá 54 Rondônia Kwazá 2014 Macuxi Makuxi, Macushi, Pemon 37,250 Roraima Macushi 2020 Makuna Baigana, Buhagana, Paneroa, Wuhána, Yeba–masã
List of ethnic groups in Brazil
List_of_ethnic_groups_in_Brazil
Village in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana. The village is inhabited by the Patamona and Macushi tribes. Monkey Mountain is located near the Brazilian border. The village
Monkey_Mountain,_Guyana
Amerindian village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Macushi and Wapishana people, later supplemented by Arawak. The village is mainly Roman Catholic or other Christian denominations. Wapishana, Macushi
St._Ignatius,_Guyana
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Nappi is an Indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah along
Nappi,_Guyana
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Toka is an Indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the North Rupununi Wetlands
Toka,_Guyana
Extinct Karirian language of Brazil
Tocantins Arakajú Bakairi Bonari Carib Hixkaryana Ikpeng Juma Kuikúro Macushi Matipuhy Palmela Pará Arára Paravilhana Pauxiána Pimenteira Purukotó Sapará
Kamurú_language
Village in southern Guyana
Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Katoonarib is inhabited by Wapishana, Macushi and other Amerindians. It is located near the Rupununi River. The main
Katoonarib
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
2012 census population is 353. In addition to English, Wapishana, and Macushi language are also commonly spoken languages. It has a nursery and a primary
Aranaputa
Village in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
the settlement. The village was founded by Atorad and its sub-tribes. Macushi and Wapishana later joined the village. In 1842, Achiwib was visited by
Achiwib
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Diamond
Boy/Male
German Irish English Anglo Saxon
Name of a king.
Boy/Male
African, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Rescuing; Saving
Boy/Male
Arabic
Superior Thing which Isn't in the Hand of Anyone; Unpredictable
Surname or Lastname
German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Middle High German or Middle Low German banc, or Yiddish bank ‘bench’, ‘table’, ‘counter’, in any of various senses, e.g. a metonymic occupational name for anyone whose work required a bench or counter, for example a butcher, baker, court official, or money changer.Danish and Swedish : topographic name from bank ‘(sand)bank’ or a habitational name from a farm named with this word.Danish and Swedish : from bank ‘noise’, hence a nickname for a loud or noisy person. Compare Bang.Danish : habitational name from the German place name Bänkau.English : probably a variant of Banks.Americanized spelling of Polish Bąk, literally ‘horsefly’; perhaps a nickname for an irritating person.Hungarian (Bánk) : from a pet form of the old secular personal name Bán.
Girl/Female
British, English, Greek, Irish
Female Version of Darius; Rich; From Doris
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Moberley.
Boy/Male
Norse
From the ash tree.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Treasure of Great Virtues
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Dutch, German, Latin
Crowned with Laurel; From Laurentium; Laurentium was a City South of Rome Known for Its Numerous Laurel Trees
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
MACUSHI
MACUSHI