Tutchone, Northern

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A language of Canada

ISO 639-3
ttm
Alternate Names
Selkirk
Population

210 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 (Golla 2007).

Location

Central Yukon, Mayo-Stewart, Selkirk-Pelly, Carmacks, Whitehorse, and White River areas.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone
Language Use

Shifting to English. Older adults.

Language Development
Literacy workshops since 1984. School language programs in Mayo, Pelly Crossing and Carmacks since 1990 (2007). Taught in primary schools.