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). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nuxalk.
Classification
Language Use
Speakers are 60 and older.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Nuxalk College has occasional language classes. There are immersion camps and other revitalization programs (Golla 2007).
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