Quechan

YUM

shifting

Alternate Names: Kechan, Quecl, Yuma

Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Maricopa , and Mohave ,.

Genealogy:

Cochimí-Yuman
Yuman
River
Mojave

Demographics: 150 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto).

Language Use: Shifting to English [eng]. No systematic attempt to teach in schools. Only middle-aged or elderly are fluent but there are a number of young semispeakers.

Nation of Origin: United States