Squamish

A language of Canada

ISO 639: squ
Alternate Names: Skwxwu’mesh snichim
Population: 7 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (2000). Ethnic population: 4,080 (FPCC 2014).
Location:: British Columbia province: north of Vancouver.
Language Status: 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Squamish.
Classification: Salish, Central Salish
Typology: VSO.
Language Use: Ceremonial contexts, community gatherings. Elderly only. Shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Many literates. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Band-sponsored language program has offered K-12 classes in public schools for 25 years (Golla 2007).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Squamish
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.

Location: British Columbia province: north of Vancouver.