The Waimiri-Atroari or Uaimiris-Atroari are an indigenous group inhabiting the southeastern part of the Brazilian state of
Roraima
Roraima (, ) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Located in the country's North Region, it is the northernmost and most geographically and logistically isolated state in Brazil. It is bordered by the state of Pará to the southeast, Amazonas ...
and northeastern
Amazonas, specifically the
Waimiri Atroari Indigenous Territory. They call themselves Kinja people.
["Waimiri Atroari: Introduction."]
''Povos Indígenas no Brasil.'' (retrieved 1 May 2011)
They are part of the
Carib people, whose historical territory is located in the south of the current state of
Roraima
Roraima (, ) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Located in the country's North Region, it is the northernmost and most geographically and logistically isolated state in Brazil. It is bordered by the state of Pará to the southeast, Amazonas ...
and
Amazonas.
During the 19th century, they were known as the Crichanás, when expansionary segments of surrounding
Brazilian people
Brazilians ( pt, Brasileiros, ) are the citizens of Brazil. A Brazilian can also be a person born abroad to a Brazilian parent or legal guardian as well as a person who acquired Brazilian nationality law, Brazilian citizenship. Brazil is a mult ...
made first contact with them.
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Waimiri-Atroari
Waimiri-Atroarí language
Carib people
Indigenous peoples in Brazil
Indigenous peoples of the Amazon
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