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AHT ISO 639-3

Ahtena

A language of United States

ISO 639
aht
Alternate Names
Ahtna, Atna, Atnakenaege’, Copper River, Mednovskiy
Population
30 (Berez 2011). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss).
Location:
Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state.
Language Status
8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Cheesh-Na Tribe, Chickaloon Native Village, Gulkana Village, Knik Tribe, Mentasta Traditional Council, Native Village of Cantwell, Native Village of Chitina, Native Village of Gakona, Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Tazlina.
Classification
Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan
Language Use
Older adults only. Most shifted to English [eng].
Language Development
Dictionary.
Other Comments
Growing interest in use among the population.

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Location: Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state.