Bella Coola
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A language of Canada
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Nuxalk
Population
17 (FPCC 2014). 510 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,660 (FPCC 2014).
Location
British Columbia province: Burke channel head, North Bentinck arm, Bella Coola river mouth.
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Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct).
Classification
Language Use
Nuxalk College has occasional language classes. There are immersion camps and other revitalization programs. Speakers are 60 and older.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.
Language Resources