Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean
Language: Virgin Islands English Creole - (vic)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Canada
Also found in: Bermuda; Dominica; Saint Lucia; Sint Maarten; United States
Population: 8,600
Global Population: 273,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The West Indian Blacks of Canada, numbering 8,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 273,800 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Virgin Islands English Creole. The primary religion practiced by the West Indian Blacks is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available