Abenaki, Western

ABE

nearly extinct

Alternate Names: Abenaki, Abenaqui, St. Francis, Western Abnaki

Genealogy:

Algic
Algonquian
Eastern Algonquian
Abenaki

Demographics: 10 in Canada (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 14.

Language Use: At least 3 communities, notably Abenaki Reserve, are attempting to revive the language. Elderly only.

Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1844.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Canada

Other Comments: Used for source material for linguistic studies and language revival programs.