Guyanese in Canada
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| People Name: | Guyanese |
| Country: | Canada |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 38,000 |
| World Population: | 386,500 |
| Primary Language: | Guyanese English Creole |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 83.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 22.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Afro-American, Northern |
| Affinity Bloc: | North American Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Guyanese" refers to the people and culture of Guyana, a South American country with a diverse population descended from various groups, including Indo-Guyanese, Afro-Guyanese, and indigenous peoples.The history of the Guyanese people involves indigenous groups like the Caribs and Arawaks, followed by Dutch, English, and French colonization, which led to the establishment of sugar plantations and the mass importation of enslaved Africans from the 17th century until the abolition of the slave trade in 1838. The nation gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, and its diverse population, while a source of pride, has also been marked by racial tensions rooted in the colonial labor system.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Guyanese family life in Canada centers on strong extended family ties, with multi-generational households being common, though single-parent and nuclear families also exist. Daily life often involves community, communal child-rearing, and unexpected family visits.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Guyanese in Canada are mainly Christian, specifically Protestants (including Anglicans and Pentecostals) and Roman Catholics.
What Are Their Needs?
Guyanese Christians in Canada must understand that they are not there to enjoy a prosperous life. They are Christ’s ambassadors to a dying world.
Prayer Points
Pray for the future of the young generation, so that they can grow in the knowledge of God.Pray for spiritual renewal among Christian churches, that they may be freed from nominalism, becoming living testimonies for Jesus to share the gospel with their Hindu neighbors.Pray for Guyanese in Canada to take their place as Christ’s ambassadors to those who are not experiencing the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer.