Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: North American Peoples
People Cluster: Afro-American, Anglophone
Language: Eastern Maroon Creole - (djk)
Alternate Name(s): Ndjuka, Okanisi
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: French Guiana
Also found in: Guyana; Suriname
Population: 23,000
Global Population: 53,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Aukan of French Guiana, numbering 23,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-American, Anglophone people cluster within the North American Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 53,800 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Maroon Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Aukan is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available