Nyunga in Australia

The Nyunga have only been reported in Australia
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Nyunga were once part of the Wudjari people who lived in southwestern Australia. They split over the issue of circumcision. Others in the tribe demanded they all adopt circumcision for men, and there was a split. The Nyunga moved to New Norcia where Bishop Rosendo Salvado, a missionary, decided to defend their interests. The Nyunga were accused of stealing sheep from sheepherders. This missionary defended them on the grounds that they were not stealing since the shepherds had driven away the kangaroos. The Nyunga depended on kangaroos for food.

Many of the Nyunga now live in Goomalling, in western Australia.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Like other aborigine peoples, the Nyunga have had to adapt to the dominant culture. Some have taken on ordinary jobs while others struggle generation after generation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most of the Nyunga are Roman Catholic.


What Are Their Needs?

The Nyunga people need to get higher education so they can take on higher paying jobs.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Nyunga people to put Jesus Christ first in their lives.

Pray for them to focus their spirituality in Christ rather than an institution.

Pray for the Lord to bless them spiritually and economically.


Scripture Prayers for the Nyunga in Australia.


References

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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Nyunga
People Name in Country Nyunga
Alternate Names
Population this Country 500
Population all Countries 500
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 20728
ROP3 Code 117138
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Western Australia state.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Western Australia state..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
75.00 %
Ethnic Religions
25.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nyungar (500 speakers)
Language Code nys   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nyungar (500 speakers)
Language Code nys   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nyungar

Primary Language:  Nyungar

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2014)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Luke's Gospel in Nyoongar SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Nyungar YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Nyungar YouVersion Bibles
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Map Source Brooke Ottley - Wikimedia  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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