Gana

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639: gnq
Alternate Names: Gana’, Ganaq, Ganna, Keningau Dusun, Minansut
Population: 250 (Pugh-Kitingan 2013), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Pugh-Kitingan 2013).
Location:: Sabah: Keningau district, Kuangoh and Minansut in Bingkor, along Baiaya river, a tributary of Pegalan river.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, Sabahan, Murutic, Unclassified
Language Use: People seldom use Gana. There has been considerable intermarriage between Gana and Kuijau Dusun [dkr], a much larger group. This may explain why many of the Gana consider themselves as Dusun rather than Murut. Mixed use: Home, Friends. Older adults only. Mixed attitudes. Shifted to Sabah Malay [msi]. Most also use Kuijau [dkr]. Many also use Kadazan Dusun [dtp]. Many also use Standard Malay [zsm]. Some also use English [eng]. Some also use Keningau Murut [kxi].
Language Development: Literature. Agency: Gana Cultural Association.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gana
Writing: Latin script [Latn], in development.
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim.

Location: Sabah: Keningau district, Kuangoh and Minansut in Bingkor, along Baiaya river, a tributary of Pegalan river.