Also Known As:
Sm̓algya̱x, Sm'algyax, Tsimshian, Coast Tsimshian, Chimmezyan, Zimshian, Coast Tsimshian, Sm'algyax, Tsimshean, Tsimpshean, Ts'emsia'n, Maritime, Lower Tsimshianic
Dialects & Varieties
First Peoples' Language Map of British Columbia
2012. "First Peoples' Language Map of British Columbia." edited by First Peoples' Cultural Council. Online: http://www.maps.fphlcc.ca/.
Critically Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
48
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
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Transmission
Transmission 5
There are only a few elderly speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
275
Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
7,090
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
USA; Canada
Location Description
Alaska, British Columbia
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
News article: "A multimedia series with videos and photos from children’s Sm’algyax classes on B.C.’
Facebook group for learners of Sm'algyax/Sim’algax̱ to share learning materials, videos, questions,
A history and culture of the Tsimishian Peoples: Southern Tsimshian, Coast Tsimshian, Nishga, and Gi