Shuswap

A language of Canada

ISO 639: shs
Alternate Names: Secwepemc, Secwepemctsín
Population: 200 (FPCC 2014), increasing. 1,190 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 9,860 (FPCC 2014).
Location:: British Columbia province.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Canim Lake, Chiniki, Esk’etemc, High Bar, Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap, Simpcw, Skeetchestn, Soda Creek, Splatsin, Stoney, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Ts’kw’aylaxw, Whispering Pines/Clinton, Williams Lake.
Classification: Salish, Interior
Dialects: Eastern Shuswap, Western Shuswap.
Language Use: Older adults only. Shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Standard orthography has been adopted. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Secwepemc Cultural Education Society has made efforts to revitalize the language through classes at all levels, including an immersion program (Golla 2007).
Other Comments: Language courses (1991).

Location: British Columbia province.