1. Problem: The Reality We Must Face
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“The passion was sincere, but the ministry was fragmented.”
Until now, Indigenous missions led by Korean churches in North America have been
carried out with good intentions, but they have also faced several limitations.
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Lack of continuity:
Ministry has often been centered on occasional, short-term visits.
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Lack of strategy:
There have been questions about clear direction
and whether the help provided is truly practical.
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Loss of valuable assets:
Precious ministry experience and information have often disappeared
without being shared or preserved.
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2. Solution: The Birth of Love a Native
 
“From scattered passion to united energy — Love a Native begins.”
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We seek to become the center of a mission platform that connects scattered ministries into one,
creating professionalism and continuity in Indigenous ministry.
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We no longer need to start from zero again.
Through a systematic structure, we aim to bring practical change to Indigenous communities.
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3. Core System: Three Key Strategies
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① A Cell-Based Organic Network
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Independent “cells” of 20–30 people will operate autonomously while remaining
organically connected under one shared vision.
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Through this cell structure, both large and small churches can unite,
creating balance and diversity in ministry.
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② Dedicated and Specialized Ministry
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Five to six cells will provide focused support for one village,
carrying out customized ministry based on in-depth research into the local culture and history.
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③ A Healthy Cycle of Resources and Information
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All ministry records and know-how will be systematically managed in order to reduce the waste of time
and resources and build a sustainable model.​​
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4. Vision: Connection Toward the Future
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“A network of love connecting more than 300 Indigenous bands across North America.”
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We dream of connecting isolated points into lines,
and seeing those lines come together to form a vast network of love covering North America.
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Please join us for sustainable mission and responsible change.
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In North America, including the United States and Canada,
there are approximately 1,200 federally recognized Indigenous governments, tribes, and bands.
When unrecognized tribes and traditional communities are included,
the actual number of Indigenous communities is estimated to reach several thousand.
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1. United States​
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The U.S. federal government, through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) under the Department of the Interior,
officially recognizes a total of 575 Indigenous tribes,
including Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native entities.
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Contiguous United States:
348 tribes, with many located in states such as California and Oklahoma.
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Alaska:
228 tribes and village entities.
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Key feature:
Under U.S. law, these groups are recognized as Tribal Nations,
independent political communities with their own forms of government.
They maintain a government-to-government relationship with the federal government.
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2. Canada​
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The Canadian federal government, through Crown-Indigenous Relations and
Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), officially recognizes a total of 634 First Nations bands.
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Regional distribution:
Nearly half of all bands are concentrated in British Columbia and Ontario.
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Designated areas:
There are approximately 3,100 Indigenous reserves across Canada that
are managed or inhabited by these 634 bands.
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Key feature:
Under Canada’s Indian Act, these bands elect their own Chiefs and
Councils and exercise self-governance in areas such as education, health care,
and local community policies.

 
Summary

United States: 575 tribes / entities
Canada: 634 bands / governments, with approximately 3,100 reserves
Total across North America: 1,209 official Indigenous governments, bands, and tribes