Alternate Names: Karuk
Dialects: No significant dialect differences.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 12 (Golla 2007). 30 have some L2 fluency (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 340 (2000 census). 1,900 (2000 A. Yamamoto).
Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. School-based programs at primary and secondary levels. Summer immersion camps. Language Committee coordinates several preservation activities (Golla 2007). Mainly adults.
Nation of Origin: United States
Other Comments: Standard writing system adopted in 1980s.