Menominee

MEZ

moribund

Alternate Names: Menomini

Genealogy:

Algic
Algonquian

Demographics: 35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census). L2 users: 25.

Language Use: Shifted to English [eng]. Language teachers are being trained and educational videos prepared. Religious and ceremonial functions, restricted communication among elders, educational settings. Speakers 50 and older.

Language Development: Grammar.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: United States