Bella Coola
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A language of Canada
ISO 639-3
Population
20 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 700 (Kinkade 1991). L2 users: There are a few L2 speakers, all literate.
Location
Inlet on central British Columbia coast, head of Burke channel, North Bentinck arm, mouth of Bella Coola river.
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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.
Language Resources