Heiltsuk
A language of Canada
| Population | 300 (Kinkade 1991). Ethnic population: 1,200 (1977 SIL). |
| Region | Central British Columbia coast, Rivers Inlet including Ooweekeeno. |
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Southwestern Canada |
| Dialects | Bella Bella (Northern Heiltsuk), Ooweekeeno (Southern Heiltsuk). Related to Haisla [has], Kwakiutl [kwk]. |
| Classification | Wakashan, Northern |
| Language use | Older adults. Also use English. |
| Language development | Dictionary. |
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