Klamath-Modoc

A language of United States

ISO 639: kla
Alternate Names: E-ukshikni, Klamath, Lutuami, Lutuamí-modoco, Modoc
Population: 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Mabie Eggsman, died in 2003 (2003 L. Juillerat). L2 users: 6 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (2000 census).
Location:: Oregon: east and north of Klamath and Agency lakes.
Language Status: 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Klamath Tribes, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California.
Classification: Language isolate
Dialects: None known. Reportedly most similar to Molale [mbe].
Typology: 33 consonants and 8 vowels (4 short, 4 long).
Language Use: Shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Revitalization efforts include lessons in Head Start program, classes in local primary school, weekly community meetings (Golla 2007).
Other Comments: Active language programs and materials development in Modoc.

Location: Oregon: east and north of Klamath and Agency lakes.