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Thompson

A language of Canada

ISO 639-3thp

Population  720 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (1977 SIL).
Region  British Columbia, south central, Fraser River north of Yale, lower Thompson River and tributaries.
Language map  Southwestern Canada
Alternate names   Nklapmx, Ntlakapamux, Ntlakapmuk
Classification  Salishan, Interior Salish, Northern
Language use  Older adults. Also use English.
Language development  Dictionary. Grammar.
Comments  Language courses (1991). Nicola and Coldwater are tribal bands.