Thompson

THP

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Alternate Names: Nklapmx, Ntlakapamux, Ntlakapmuk

Genealogy:

Salish
Interior
Northern

Demographics: 440 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Golla 2007).

Language Use: Language preservation efforts not strong although Nlakapmx Tribal Council in Lytton started a language education program and is developing a teaching curriculum (Golla 2007). Older adults. Also use English [eng].

Language Development: No standard orthography. Dictionary. Grammar.

Nation of Origin: Canada

Other Comments: Language courses (1991). Nicola and Coldwater are tribal bands.