Menominee
PrintA language of United States
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Menomini
Population
35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census).
Location
Northeast Wisconsin, former Menomini Reservation.
Language Maps
Language Status
8a (Moribund).
Classification
Language Use
Shifted to English [eng]. Language teachers are being trained and educational videos prepared. Religious and ceremonial functions, restricted communication among elders, educational settings. Speakers 50 and older.
Language Development
Grammar.
Writing
Latin script.