Alternate Names: Atihkamekw, Atikamek, Attikamek, Attimewk, Tête de Boule
Dialects: Nonpalatalized r-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect continuum. Very different from Montagnais , and Naskapi , nearby.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,920 (2011 census).
Language Use: Vigorous. All ages. Also use French [fra].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1980–2007.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Canada
Other Comments: 3 subgroups: Manawan, Wemotaci, Opitciwan.