Siberian Eskimo in Ukraine


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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.


Scripture Prayers for the Eskimo, Siberian in Ukraine.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskimo

https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=00-P13-00020&segmentID=10

Swedish in Russia

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15148/RS


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Eskimo, Siberian
People Name in Country Eskimo, Siberian
Natural Name Siberian Eskimo
Alternate Names Aiwanat; Siberian Eskimo; Siorarmiut; St Lawrence Island Eskimo
Population this Country 100
Population all Countries 5,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15084
ROP3 Code 109544
ROP25 Code 309068
ROP25 Name Yupik
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.80 %)
16.00 %
Ethnic Religions
84.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island (100 speakers)
Language Code ess   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island (100 speakers)
Language Code ess   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island
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