Arabic-speaking Algerian in Canada


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Introduction / History

Most information about Arabs in Canada is general; it seldom distinguishes those from Algeria from those from other Arabic speaking nations. Because Arabs have often been allowed into Canada as war refugees, there are fewer Algerians than Arabs from places that are less peaceful. Some Algerians would consider themselves to be economic refugees who need to migrate to Canada to find work.


Where Are they Located?

Most Arabs in Canada live either in Ontario or Quebec. Within these two provinces, the Arabs live in the cities of Toronto or Montreal. They do not tend to have their own separate settlements within these cities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Arabs in Canada are twice as likely as Canadian natives to have a college degree. Yet there is a higher unemployment rate for people of Arab descent. Arabs in Canada tend to have lower incomes than the Canadian locals. On the positive side, Arabs in Canada tend to have a strong identity with their new nation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

A good percentage of Arabs who flee the Arabic-speaking countries are Christians. But in Algeria, there are almost no Christians among the Arab population. Almost all Algerian Arabs are Sunni Muslims, though not all of them practice Islam. Some are more devout than others.


What Are Their Needs?

Those who follow Christ could see Him glorified among Algerian Arab Muslims by helping them develop useful job skills in Canada. There is religious freedom in Canada, so Algerian Arab Muslims could hear and respond to the gospel in that nation. Algerian Arabs have a much better chance of hearing about Christ than they would in Algeria, but someone needs to go to them.


Prayer Points

Pray for Christ's followers to take up the challenge to help Algerian Arabs to get the job training they need to find employment in Canada.


Scripture Prayers for the Algerian, Arabic-speaking in Canada.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algerian_Canadians
http://www.immigroup.com/news/where-do-arabs-live-canada
http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Embassy+Algeria+photo+Arab+Ambassadors+Council+Canada+hosted+first+Arab+Ambassadors+Awards+Museum+Civilization+June+Mezzo+soprano+Julie+Nesrallah+sang+received+award+contributions+culture+Embassy+Algeria+photo/8637526/story.htmlhttp://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-621-x/89-621-x2007009-eng.htm
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/arabs/
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=47408


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Algerian, Arabic-speaking
People Name in Country Algerian, Arabic-speaking
Natural Name Arabic-speaking Algerian
Pronunciation al-JEER-ee-un
Alternate Names Arabized Berber; Ibidites; Moroccan Arab
Population this Country 69,000
Population all Countries 36,748,000
Total Countries 19
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 10379
ROP3 Code 100226
ROP25 Code 300394
ROP25 Name Arab, Algerian
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Montreal   Source:  Global Gates 2021
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Montreal.   Source:  Global Gates 2021

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
Unknown
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.90 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
Unknown
Hinduism
Unknown
Islam
89.00 %
Non-Religious
10.00 %
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Primary Language Arabic, Algerian (69,000 speakers)
Language Code arq   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Algerian (69,000 speakers)
Language Code arq   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Algerian
Photo Source Basel2019 - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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