Many are registered as Catholics or Christians but traditional religious influences are strong.
They primarily live by fishing and farming in the swampy lowlands. Their land is at an altitude of less than 100 meters above sea level. The Kanum, Ngkalmpw people can best be accessed by automobile or motorcycle from the Merauke road to their area.
They are reported to have come from the east-beyond the Papua New Guinea border.
The people eat fish, sago, and vegetables. There is a SSB radio in Yanggandur, and a diesel generator that provides some power in the town of Rawa Biru. The Kanum, Ngkalmpw people have no gospel cassettes, films, or videos in their language.
The Kanum, Ngkalmpw people are sometimes known as the Enkelembu, Knwne, or Kenume people. The Kanum, Ngkalmpw people generally use Kanum, Ngkalmpw when talking among family members at home.
Scripture Prayers for the Kanum, Enkelembu in Papua New Guinea.
Profile Source: GMI Papua |
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People Name General | Kanum, Enkelembu |
People Name in Country | Kanum, Enkelembu |
Natural Name | Enkelembu Kanum |
Alternate Names | Enkelembu |
Population this Country | 500 |
Population all Countries | 700 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12506 |
ROP3 Code | 104601 |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Australia |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 12.00 %) |
30.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
70.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kanum, Ngkalmpw (500 speakers) |
Language Code | kcd Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kanum, Ngkalmpw (500 speakers) |
Language Code | kcd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kanum, Ngkalmpw |
Primary Language: Kanum, Ngkalmpw
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | GMI Papua |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | GMI Papua |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |