Atsugewi in United States
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Dave Ashcroft - National Park Service
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| People Name: | Atsugewi |
| Country: | United States |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 400 |
| World Population: | 400 |
| Primary Language: | English |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 40.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | North American Indigenous |
| Affinity Bloc: | North American Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The traditional homeland of the Atsugewi First Nations tribe is northeastern California. They were hunter/gatherers who lived in small communities. They traded with nearby tribes; Atsugewi made baskets and bows to trade.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Today their population is very low, so they are combined with other bands of First Nations peoples. We call them the “Pit River Tribe.” Almost none of them speak their language; they speak English instead. They work together to manage a casino.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Their religion is described as “ethnic religions” but almost half are Christian.
What Are Their Needs?
The Atsugewi and others who make up the Pit River Tribe need to diversify their economy.
Prayer Points
Pray for Atsugewi disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for their spirituality to be centered on Jesus Christ and him crucified.
Pray for spiritual hunger to be satisfied by a deep relationship with the only savior.