Northern Kurd in Canada


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Introduction / History

The Northern Kurd (aka, Kurmanji speakers) are part of a much greater Kurdish population. They are made up of a number of clans, tribes, and tribal confederations, many of which have been in existence for thousands of years. This large people group shares several important and common ties. Not only do they speak closely related languages, but they also share a common culture, geographical homeland, and sense of identity.

The Northern Kurds, (aka, Kurmanji speakers) of Iraq live primarily along the northeastern border of Iraq, touching Iran. Some fled further north to escape the severe persecution of Saddam Hussein and the devastation of the Gulf War. Kurmanji speaking Kurds began to leave Iraq in the early 1990s with Gulf War 1, and their exit has continued till today. Canada graciously allows many war refugees to enter their country.


Where Are they Located?

The largest number of Kurmanji speaking Kurds live in Ontario, but there is also a sizable population in Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec. There is a Kurdish Youth Association of Canada in Ottawa.


What Are Their Lives Like?

It must be a relief to the Kurmanji speaking Kurds to not have to live in a war-zone. Having left such a situation, they are in the process of learning new languages and trying to enter new job markets.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Kurmanji speaking Kurds are almost always Sunni Muslims. We know of almost no followers of Christ among them in Canada.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kurds need a new identity, and that identity can be found in Jesus Christ. Canada is a country that allows for religious freedom, so people can take them the gospel.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Kurds in Canada will feel the need for a holy, righteous Savior.
Pray that their social networks will be useful for cultivating a church planting movement to all countries where the Kurdish diaspora resides.
Pray for a disciple-making movement among Kurds in Canada that will spread to Kurdistan.


Scripture Prayers for the Kurd, Kurmanji in Canada.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdish_Canadians
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp04/mq22098.pdf


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Kurd, Kurmanji
People Name in Country Kurd, Kurmanji
Natural Name Northern Kurd
Pronunciation kerd
Alternate Names Kermanji; Kurmanji; Turkish Kurd; Yazidi; Yezidi; Behdini
Population this Country 7,500
Population all Countries 14,705,000
Total Countries 33
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 12877
ROP3 Code 105458
ROP25 Code 304412
ROP25 Name Kurd
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 Toronto (York)   Source:  Global Gates 2022
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 Toronto (York).   Source:  Global Gates 2022
Map of Kurd, Kurmanji in Canada
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
Unknown
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.10 %
Ethnic Religions
Unknown
Hinduism
Unknown
Islam
99.90 %
Non-Religious
Unknown
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Primary Language Kurdish, Northern (7,500 speakers)
Language Code kmr   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kurdish, Northern (7,500 speakers)
Language Code kmr   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kurdish, Northern

Primary Language:  Kurdish, Northern

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1856-2016)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1872-2005)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2008)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kurdish, Northern Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kurdish, Northern YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
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Map Source People Group location: peoplegroups.info. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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