Alternate Names: Chelan, Columbian, Moses-Colombia, Moses-Colombia Salish, Wenatchee, Wenatchi, Wenatchi-Columbia
Dialects: Columbia (Columbian, Sinkiuse), Wenatchi (Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 40 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007). 25 Columbia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 230 (2000 census). L2 users: 0.
Language Use: Colville Confederated Tribes 1995 language preservation program focused on documentation, not revitalization. Older adults only.
Language Development: Dictionary.
Nation of Origin: United States