Bella Coola

A language of Canada

ISO 639: blc
Alternate Names: Nuxalk
Population: 17 (FPCC 2014). 510 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,660 (FPCC 2014).
Location:: British Columbia province: Burke channel head, North Bentinck arm, Bella Coola river mouth.
Language Status: 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nuxalk.
Classification: Salish
Language Use: Elderly only. Shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Nuxalk College has occasional language classes. There are immersion camps and other revitalization programs (Golla 2007).

Location: British Columbia province: Burke channel head, North Bentinck arm, Bella Coola river mouth.