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Also Known As:
Kwakiutl, Kwakwaka'wakw, Kwak'wala, Kwakiutl, Kwagiutl
Dialects & Varieties
- Southern
- Northern
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/.
Endangered
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
195
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
989
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
7.455
Year information was gathered
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Location and Context
Countries
Canada
Location Description
British Columbia
Government 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
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Basic Commands in kwakʼwala using the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method