Haida, Northern

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A language of Canada

ISO 639-3

hdn

Alternate Names

Masset

Autonym

Xaad Kil

Population

2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 4,550 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 6.

Location

British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Masset village.

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United States of America, Alaska and Hawaii

Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Old Massett Village Council.

Classification

Haida

Dialects

None known. Borderline inherent intelligibility with Southern Haida [hax]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai].

Language Use

Shifting to English [eng]. Elderly only.

Language Development

Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1891–1899.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Haida, Northern

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Language courses in Haida (1991).

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United States

Language nameHaida, Northern

Population Full

4 in United States (2017). Ethnic population: 130 (Golla 2007). 600 (1995 M. Krauss).

Location

Alaska: Craig, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Ketchikan, and Prince of Wales island south tip; panhandle south tip.

Alternate Names

Xaad Kil, Xaat Kíl

Status

8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310).

Language Use

Shifting to English [eng]. Elderly only. Positive attitudes.

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