Obispeño
PrintA language of United States
ISO 639-3
Population
No known L1 speakers.
Location
California, near Santa Barbara.
Language Status
9 (Dormant).
Classification
Dialects
Not inherently intelligible with other Chumash varieties.
Language Use
Although only Ineseño [inz] descendants are organized as a recognized tribe, there is interest among all Chumash descendants in restoring their traditional culture and language. Chumash Living Language Revitalization Project established in 1999.
Language Resources
Revitalization efforts underway.