Okanagon of Canada (PGID: PG043449)

PEOPLE GROUP PROFILE

The Okanagon of Canada

The Okanagon of Canada, numbering approximately 5,800 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an Indigenous people of the Canada–U.S. border region whose culture is rooted in the Okanagan Valley, with traditions centered on salmon fishing, seasonal movement, and a deep spiritual connection to the land. They mostly adhere to Roman Catholicism and English is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash: Okanagon

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: North American Peoples
Country: Canada
People Cluster: North American Indigenous
Primary Language(s): English (eng)
Primary Religion(s): Roman Catholicism
Population: 5,800
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG043449
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

82%

Roman Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: English
Language Family:

100%

English Speakers

Media Resources in English:

Films:

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English Standard Version® - Hear the Word Audio Bible	✓		✓
English Version for the Deaf			✓
Holy Bible, New International Version ®	✓
Holy Bible, New International Version ® - LUMO Christmas Film	✓
Holy Bible, New International Version ® - LUMO Easter Film	✓
King James Version	✓	✓	✓
New American Standard Bible (NASB)			✓
New Life Version (Easy to Read)			✓
New Living Translation®, Holy Sanctuary version		✓
Revised Version 1885			✓
World English Bible - Winfred Henson		✓	✓
World Messianic Version			✓
Wycliffe Modern			✓

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Okanagon are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Okanagon:

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Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting

Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Okanagon of Canada

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26

Pray that those who are lost and struggling to find hope will find their strength and hope in God, recognizing Him as their portion and deliverer forever.

This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5

As mobile phones, radio, and satellite television, and other technologies become more available worldwide, pray for people who are developing digital gospel resources so that others can easily access the gospel.

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ and want to marry, they will be led to other believers and enter into godly marriages.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns”
Isaiah 52:7

Pray that God will provide open doors for believers who cross cultures to share the good news of salvation with those who need it. Pray that He will give them joy as they see Him move.

Okanagon Across Countries (ROP3 - 107611) reported in the following countries:

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Engaged yet Unreached UUPG No Longer Unreached

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2 people groups

Photo	People Group ID ▲	Name	Country	Population	Strategic Progress Index	Language	Religion
	PG043449	Okanagon	Canada	5,800	No Longer Unreached	English	Roman Catholicism
	PG050479	Okanagan	United States	2,200	No Longer Unreached	English	Protestantism

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