There are at least 80 speakers of the Smarky Kanum language. They reside within the lowlands in the province of Papua, Indonesia. They are reported to have come from the east, from what is currently Papua New Guinea. They live by primarily fishing and farming in the swampy lowlands. With their land at an elevation of less than 100 meters above sea level, the Smarky Kanum people can best be visited by boat.
The people eat fish, sago, and vegetables. The Smarky Kanum people have no gospel cassettes, films or videos in their language. The Smarky Kanum are sometimes known as the Enkelembu, Knwne, or Kenume people. In their home life, Smarky Kanum speakers generally use their mother tongue. Many are registered as Catholics or Christians, but traditional religious influences are strong. It is not known how many are considered to be Christian, but it can be assumed there is a reasonable amount of tolerance toward Christian teaching.
Scripture Prayers for the Kanum, Smarky in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
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People Name General | Kanum, Smarky |
People Name in Country | Kanum, Smarky |
Natural Name | Smarky Kanum |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 100 |
Population all Countries | 100 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19296 |
ROP3 Code | 115366 |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Papua Province, Yanggandur, Tomer, Tomerau, Rawa Biru, and Kondo villages, southernmost point of province, southeast of Merauke city; bordering Papua New Guinea. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Papua Province, Yanggandur, Tomer, Tomerau, Rawa Biru, and Kondo villages, southernmost point of province, southeast of Merauke city; bordering Papua New Guinea.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 3.00 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
40.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kanum, Smarky (100 speakers) |
Language Code | kxq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kanum, Smarky (100 speakers) |
Language Code | kxq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kanum, Smarky |
Primary Language: Kanum, Smarky
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |