Menominee

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A language of United States

ISO 639-3
mez
Alternate Names
Menomini
Population

35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census).

Location

Northeast Wisconsin, former Menomini Reservation.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Algic, Algonquian
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.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Menominee
Writing
Latin script.