Turk in Canada


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Introduction / History

Turkey is considered to be a "link" between the Orient (Chinese and Mongol peoples) and the Occidental (Anglo-Saxons, Slavs, Goths, and Latins – what we know as the West). The Turks, therefore, have a knowledge of both Eastern and Western cultures, and the two mix in their own ways of life. Turkey is a nation that came out of the Ottoman Empire that lasted 600 years. Turks are proud of their history and their culture that many consider to be more advanced than that of the Arab empires. Still, many Turks have moved outside of Turkey to earn a better living.

The majority of Turks live in their home country, but significant numbers live elsewhere. Several million Turks live in Germany alone, as either guest workers or German citizens. Many more live throughout Europe and North America. In Canada, the majority of Turks have migrated to Toronto and Montreal, though Turkish communities have sprung up in other large cities as well, and growth continues.


Where Are they Located?

The first Turkish immigrants to Canada are recorded in the 1800s, and today a great many Canadians can claim either full or partial Turkish ancestry. From 1945 to 1960, the Turkish government supported a program of education abroad which boosted immigration and travel. The Turkish-Canadian community is still influenced to this day by engineers and doctors trained during that era. Outside of educational and economic opportunities, some Turks have migrated to escape political unrest during troubled times. No matter what changes Turkish migrants experience, they will always practice hospitality. They have their own networks for social and community needs, employment, and marriage opportunities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though the Turks change their country of residence, they bring with them much of their culture including their commitment to Islamic worship at a mosque and celebration of Muslim festivals. Those who are religious and those who are secular are both committed to one degree or another to Islam as a religious system. Mosques are becoming a more common sight in Canadian cities, providing services as educational and social centers as well as a place for Islamic religious practices.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Turkish people in Canada are nominally Muslim. They need to see past their inherited religious customs, and their empty life pursuits of enjoyment and fulfillment. They need to see the emptiness of alcohol, drugs, and immoral sexual relationships, and have their hearts touched so that they will begin to long for something more.


Prayer Points

Pray that churches and mission organizations will accept the challenge of adopting and reaching the Turks until they have a movement to Christ in Canada. Ask God to give Turkish believers boldness to share the gospel with their own people. Ask the Lord to save key leaders among Turks in Canada who can open the door for others to experience salvation in Christ. Pray that Christ followers in Canada will build solid community with their Turkish neighbors, opening their homes in hospitality, and sharing the love of the God who washes feet and invites all to come in and dine with Him.


Scripture Prayers for the Turk in Canada.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Turk
People Name in Country Turk
Pronunciation terk
Alternate Names Anatolian; Baharlu Turk; Masakhastian; Meskhetian Turk; Osmanli; Ottomon Turk; Rumelian Turk; Urum; तुर्क
Population this Country 66,000
Population all Countries 67,070,000
Total Countries 68
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 18274
ROP3 Code 113818
ROP25 Code 308375
ROP25 Name Turk
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Toronto (Mississauga), Montreal (Nouveau-Rosemont), Vancouver (Richmond)   Source:  Global Gates 2021
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Toronto (Mississauga), Montreal (Nouveau-Rosemont), Vancouver (Richmond).   Source:  Global Gates 2021

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Primary Religion: Islam
Religion Subdivision: Sunni
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.40 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
98.50 %
Non-Religious
0.50 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Turkish (66,000 speakers)
Language Code tur   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Turkish (66,000 speakers)
Language Code tur   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Turkish

Primary Language:  Turkish

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1782-1985)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1819-1993)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1827-2009)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Love Story General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Turkish Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Turkish YouVersion Bibles
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