Ona
PrintA language of Argentina
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Aona, Choon, Selknam, Shelknam
Population
(Crevels 2007). No remaining speakers. The ethnic group disintegrated by early 20th century; last speakers died in the 1970s (Crevels 2007).
Location
Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego.
Language Status
10 (Extinct).
Classification
Language Use
Now speak Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
Lost their land to outside settlers, mines, and cattle. In 2000, there were reports of a group of 450 persons claiming Selknam ethnic affiliation.