Haida, Southern

A language of Canada

ISO 639: hax
Alternate Names: Xaaydaa Kil
Population: 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007).
Location:: British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Skidegate.
Language Status: 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Skidegate.
Classification: Haida
Dialects: Skidegate, Masset. Borderline intelligibility with Northern Haida [hdn]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai].
Language Use: Only at formal gatherings. Elderly only. All shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Taught at community-based immersion program (Golla 2007).

Location: British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Skidegate.