Makah

MYH

moribund

Alternate Names: Kweedishchaaht, Kwe-Nee-Chee-Aht

Genealogy:

Wakashan
Southern Wakashan
Nootkan

Demographics: 12 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,220 (2000 census).

Language Use: Since late 1970s Makah Cultural and Research Center has sponsored language education at Neah Bay (Golla 2007). Elderly only.

Language Development: Taught bilingually in preschool on the reservation and ongoing throughout grade school.

Nation of Origin: United States