Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Samoan - (smo)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Canada

Also found in: American Samoa; Fiji; New Zealand; Samoa; Tokelau; Tuvalu; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 1,200

Global Population: 492,025

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Samoans of Canada, numbering 1,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 492,025 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Samoan. The primary religion practiced by the Samoans is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available