There are seven subgroups of the Pomo people, each with a different homeland. They lived in Northern California where they tangled with the Russians, the Spanish, the Mexicans, and finally the Americans.
Their diets were determined by where they lived. Some lived near the Pacific Coast. They had a fish-based diet. Those who lived inland often had an acorn-based diet. Clothing was also determined by their environment. Successful hunts meant animal skins for clothes. Those who lived near the forests used reeds or shredded bark for clothes. Likewise, they would trade whatever was in their area with other tribes.
They made music with flutes, drums, sticks and rattles. Their music could have to do with romance, gambling, religious ceremonies or hunting.
Not many Pomo people live off the land like their ancestors. They are exploring business opportunities and casinos to create jobs. There are efforts to provide health care in their homeland.
There are nearby resorts and businesses that compromise the quality of their natural resources, even on the reservation. They struggle with water pollution caused by local industries and recreational boating.
Their traditional religion involved dances that lasted for days. These were sometimes led by what they called the “Ghost Society.” They had shamans and spirit guides to lead them.
Most are Christian today. Some reject Christianity since it came from those who took their land and sometimes even enslaved their people. Like many who were pressured into becoming Christian, the Pomo reject Christian institutions. They often don’t give the loving savior a chance because of historical grievances.
The Pomo peoples need a spirituality that centers on Jesus Christ without the trappings of European culture. Christian believers from their people can write worship songs that involve culturally relevant ways to worship.
Pray for the Lord to raise up some to produce culturally appropriate worship music for the Pomo people.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Pomo people both spiritually and economically.
Pray for Pomo disciples who will make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Pomo in United States.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pomo-people
https://www.hoplandtribe.com/
https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/united-states-and-canada/north-american-indigenous-peoples/pomo
https://factcards.califa.org/cai/pomo.html
http://www.bigorrin.org/pomo_kids.htm
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Pomo |
People Name in Country | Pomo |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 6,200 |
Population all Countries | 6,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14437 |
ROP3 Code | 108106 |
ROP25 Code | 306778 |
ROP25 Name | Pomo |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | California: north, Clear Lake area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | California: north, Clear Lake area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 | English | |||
Language Code | eng Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | English |
Language Code | eng Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Pomo, Central | |
People Groups | Speaking English |
Primary Language: English
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1530-1995) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1380-2011) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1382-2020) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Sarah Stierch - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |