Canela
A language of Brazil
| Population | 1,800 (2001 ISA). 1,337 Ramkokamekra (2001 ISA), 458 Apanjekra (2000 ISA). |
| Region | Maranhão, southeastern Pará. |
| Language map |
Brazil, reference number 92 |
| Alternate names | Kanela |
| Dialects | Apanjekra (Apanhecra, Apaniekra), Ramkokamekra. |
| Classification | Macro-Ge, Ge-Kaingang, Ge, Northwest, Timbira |
| Language development | Grammar. NT: 1990. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | SOV. Hunters; agriculturalists: maize, yams. Traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
POPJES, Jack, author. 1989. Wall-chart primers.
POPJES, Jack; POPJES, Josephine, authors. 1986. "Canela-Krahô."
POPJES, Jack; POPJES, Josephine, authors. Available: 2009; Created: 1971. Phonemic Statement of Canela.
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