Columbia-Wenatchi

A language of United States

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chelan, Columbian, Moses-Colombia, Moses-Colombia Salish, Wenatchee, Wenatchi, Wenatchi-Columbia

Population

40 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007). 25 Columbia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 230 (2000 census).

Location

North central Washington, Colville Reservation.

Language Maps

Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification

Dialects

Columbia (Columbian, Sinkiuse), Wenatchi (Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee).

Language Use

Colville Confederated Tribes 1995 language preservation program focused on documentation, not revitalization. Older adults only.

Language Development

Dictionary.

Language Resources