The Kuna are spread out amongst the most remote San Blas islands and many have never left their island or village. They have not had any contact with anything else other than their neighbors and family.
They generally live off the land, gathering fruits from trees or fishing in the surrounding water. Their children go to the local school, while men fish or build and the women sew Molas (brightly embroidered cloths with intricate designs) and thread traditional jewelry that will later be brought to sell in town by the few who make the trip.
Beliefs vary according to the village. Many believe in various forms of voodoo and have statuettes guarding their homes. Some villages have a spiritual leader figure, similar to a' 'shaman' ', who will have dreams that will be later interpreted.
Other villages that have had more contact with the city and foreigners will have mixed several beliefs due to being evangelized then abandoned. They confuse Biblical truths and traditional religious practices, creating churches with followers who are taught differing ideas, according to the views of the appointed pastor.
Their needs are for evangelists who will not only bring truth to these people, but stay to edify them and raise up pastors according to the Bible that will be able to carry on the process. Some indigenous tribes also have yet to have the Bible translated in their native language, making it even harder for believers to learn more about the Gospel on their own.
Scripture Prayers for the Guna, San Blas Guna in Panama.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Guna, San Blas Guna |
People Name in Country | Guna, San Blas Guna |
Alternate Names | Cuna; Guna; Tule Kaya |
Population this Country | 97,000 |
Population all Countries | 97,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14690 |
ROP3 Code | 108599 |
Country | Panama | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Colón province: Guna Yala comarca, Metro Colón; Panama province: Metro Panama City. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Panama |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Colón province: Guna Yala comarca, Metro Colón; Panama province: Metro Panama City.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
6.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
94.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kuna, San Blas (97,000 speakers) |
Language Code | cuk Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kuna, San Blas (97,000 speakers) |
Language Code | cuk Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kuna, San Blas |
Primary Language: Kuna, San Blas
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1951-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1970-2009) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2014) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kuna, San Blas | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Magdalena video | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Kuna, San Blas | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Kuna, San Blas | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Kerry Olson All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |