Kumiai in Mexico


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Kumiai were one of the first people groups to inhabit northern Baja California. Their history prior to colonization has been preserved through oral tradition. They were nomadic hunter-gatherers, living in temporary brush huts and traveling from the mountains to the desert. Those who were not placed in Spanish missions and reservations continued this lifestyle. Unfortunately, the border created after the Mexican-American War split many Kumiai families by dividing their territory. Most Kumiai now live at the border of Baja California in Mexico and the United States’ state of California.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, Kumiai life is a combination of modern developments and traditional practices. Elders have preserved the original Kumeyaay language, but younger generations do not speak it. Basket weaving has provided a source of income. Gourds continue to be grown and used in sacred ceremonies as rattles. These ceremonies, such as the Eagle and War dances, demonstrate the centrality of song and dance to Kumiai culture.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Kumiai heritage includes extensive mythology, but Christianity is currently the majority religion. Astronomy and cosmology are a significant part of Kumiai history, shaping their spiritual beliefs prior to European influence.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kumiai need to put Christ first in their lives.


Prayer Points

Pray for revival among the Kumiai people, leading to reception of the truth. Pray for spiritual hunger, discernment, and protection. Pray there would soon come a day when the Kumiai would send loving workers to the unreached people groups they have access to. Pray for unity among believers, and the transformation of their minds through the hearing and acceptance of the Word. Ask the Lord of the harvest to thrust out workers into His harvest. Ask Him for multiplication of disciples among the Kumiai.


Scripture Prayers for the Kumiai in Mexico.


References

https://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajastoryteller/kumiai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumeyaay#:~:text=The%20Kumeyaay%2C%20also%20known%20as,California%20in%20the%20United%20States.
https://wilderutopia.com/traditions/kumeyaay-people-traditi


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kumiai
People Name in Country Kumiai
Pronunciation KOO-mee-ahy
Alternate Names Diegueno; Digueno; Tipai
Population this Country 300
Population all Countries 400
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11556
ROP3 Code 102602
ROP25 Code 304372
ROP25 Name Kumiai
Country Mexico
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 37  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Baja California state: Cañon de los Encinos, Ja’áa, La Huerta de los Indios, Rancho Nejí, San Antonio Nécua, and San José de la Zorra; mountains southeast of Tecate, 60 km east of Ensenada.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Mexico
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 37  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Baja California state: Cañon de los Encinos, Ja’áa, La Huerta de los Indios, Rancho Nejí, San Antonio Nécua, and San José de la Zorra; mountains southeast of Tecate, 60 km east of Ensenada..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
80.00 %
Ethnic Religions
15.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
5.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kumiai
Language Code dih   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Spanish
Primary Language Kumiai
Language Code dih   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Spanish
People Groups Speaking Kumiai

Primary Language:  Kumiai

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Photo Source Rebecca Schultz 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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