Squamish

SQU

moribund

Alternate Names: Skwxwu’mesh snichim

Genealogy:

Salish
Central Salish

Demographics: 70 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Golla 2007). L2 users: 0 (2000).

Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. Ceremonial contexts, community gatherings. Older adults, 60 and older.

Language Development: Band-sponsored language program has offered K-12 classes in public schools for 25 years (Golla 2007). Many literates. Dictionary. Grammar.

Typology: VSO.

Nation of Origin: Canada