Makah
PrintA language of United States
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kweedishchaaht, Kwe-Nee-Chee-Aht
Population
12 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,220 (2000 census).
Location
Washington Olympic Peninsula northern tip, opposite Vancouver Island.
Language Status
8a (Moribund).
Classification
Language Use
Since late 1970s Makah Cultural and Research Center has sponsored language education at Neah Bay (2007). Elderly only.
Language Development
Taught bilingually in preschool on the reservation and ongoing throughout grade school.
Language Resources