Haida, Southern

A language of Canada

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Skidegate

Population

10 (Krauss 1997). Population of 270 reported in 2001 census may include Northern [hdn] and Southern [hax] Haida. Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007).

Location

British Columbia, Queen Charlotte Islands, Skidegate.

Language Maps

Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification

Dialects

Borderline intelligibility with Northern Haida [hdn].

Language Use

Taught at community-based immersion program. Only at formal gatherings. Speakers 50 and older.

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources