Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: North American Peoples
People Cluster: Afro-American, Anglophone
Language: Eastern Maroon Creole - (djk)
Alternate Name(s): Ndjuka, Okanisi, Aukaner
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Suriname
Also found in: French Guiana; Guyana
Population: 25,000
Global Population: 49,300
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Aukan of Suriname, numbering 25,000, 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 49,300 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