Ahtena
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A language of United States
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ahtna, Atna, Atnakenaege’, Copper River, Mednovskiy
Population
45 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss).
Location
Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state.
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Language Status
8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Cheesh-Na Tribe, Chickaloon Native Village, Gulkana Village, Knik Tribe, Mentasta Traditional Council, Native Village of Cantwell, Native Village of Chitina, Native Village of Gakona, Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Tazlina.
Classification
Language Use
All over 50 years. Also use English [eng].
Language Development
Dictionary.
Language Resources
Growing interest in use among the population.