Bella Coola

A language of Canada

ISO 639-3

Population

20 (Golla 2007), increasing. Ethnic population: 700 (Kinkade 1991).

Location

Inlet on central British Columbia coast, head of Burke channel, North Bentinck arm, mouth of Bella Coola river.

Language Maps

Language Status

8b (Reintroduced).

Classification

Language Use

Speakers are 60 and older.

Language Development

Nuxalk College has occasional language classes. There are immersion camps and other revitalization programs. Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources