Dialects: Skiri (Skidi), South Band. Reportedly similar to Arikara ,, but not inherently intelligible with it. Kitsai , is somewhat similar to Wichita ,, but reportedly more similar to Pawnee.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 10 (Golla 2007). 79 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007).
Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. Older adults.
Language Development: Pawnee Nation is developing teaching materials for the local high school and adult education (Golla 2007).
Nation of Origin: United States
Other Comments: Extensive documentary materials archived at American Indian Studies Research Institute.