Kenyan
Kenyan Profile
Main Languages: English, Kiswahili (Swahili); close to 40 different native languages spoken by different groups in Kenya.
Major Ethnic Groups:
Primary Religions: Christians, Islam
Number of Kenyan:
- In Canada: 4,955
In the GTA: 1,750 - In the City of Toronto: 710
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA: Not listed in the Social Atlas map of Ethnic Origins for Toronto CMA (Census 2006)
Cultural Facts: "Music is a part of Kenyan spirituality. Special traditional instruments, such as drums, may be passed from generation to generation. The drums are used by diviners, who have a calling, or special power. If there is disease or death, a diviner may be called in to drive the evil spirits away. The diviner understands and is able to manipulate forces of magic. During the dry season, farmers may ask diviners to bring rain. Diviners also treat sick people by preparing special teas made from herbs and roots." (Source credit CIC)
Social and Settlement Services in the GTA
Church Information
CBM has forged three dynamic partnerships in Kenya
International Christian Center
More Information
This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.
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