Alternate Names: Ichishkíin, Yakima
Dialects: Klikitat.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 25 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 (1977 SIL).
Language Use: Older adults. Also use English [eng].
Language Development: Heritage College in Toppenish offers 2 levels of Yakama language instruction. Tribal museum offers occasional classes (Golla 2007). Radio programs.
Nation of Origin: United States
Other Comments: Together with Cowlitz , and Klikitat, sometimes called Northwest Sahaptin.