Potawatomi

Demographics: 50 in United States (1995 Potawatomi Language Institute). 50 L1 speakers in the United States and Canada, most in the United States. Ethnic population: 25,000 (1997 L. Buszard-Welcher). L2 users: 250 L2 learners.

Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. Ceremonial and religious activities.

Language Development: Taught in tribal Head Start and K-12 schools in most communities as wells as in adult language programs. Grammar. Bible portions: 1844.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: United States

Other Comments: 85% have varying degrees of language retention.