Eskimo, Siberian in Ukraine
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| People Name: | Eskimo, Siberian |
| Country: | Ukraine |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 100 |
| World Population: | 5,000 |
| Primary Language: | Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 16.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.80 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Inuit |
| Affinity Bloc: | North American Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The ancestors of the Eskimos probably arrived in their current homeland thousands of years ago. When the Russian Empire sold Alaska to the United States in the 1867, there were indigenous peoples who were now living on either side of an international border. The Eskimos, also known as the Yupiks, share the same language today just as they did in the 19th century. In the US they are known as the "St. Lawrence Island Eskimos," and in Russia they are known as "Siberian Eskimos," and they are closely related to Russia's Chukchi people. A small number of these live in Ukraine.
What Are Their Lives Like?
These Siberian Eskimos have to adjust to an urban economy. Some have to deal with the results of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Traditionally these people worshipped various spiritual forces that they believed could benefit them. They called upon shamans to interface with the spirits.
What Are Their Needs?
Siberian Eskimos need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers them in John 10:10. There are many strong Christian believers in Ukraine who can show them the way to the cross.
Prayer Points
Pray that the Siberian Eskimos will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers who are driving by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for a disciple making movement among them to begin this decade.