Haisla

A language of Canada

ISO 639: has
Alternate Names: Haishilla, Kitlope, Northern Kwakiutl, Xenaksialakala
Population: 240 (FPCC 2014). 21 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,680 (FPCC 2014).
Location:: British Columbia province: Douglas Channel head, near Kitimat.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Haisla.
Classification: Wakashan, Northern Wakashan
Dialects: Kitimat (Kitamat). Related to Heiltsuk [hei] and Kwakwala [kwk].
Language Use: Taught in Kitamaat by University of Northern British Columbia since 1994. Adults only. All shifting to English [eng].
Language Development: Dictionary.

Location: British Columbia province: Douglas Channel head, near Kitimat.