Tutchone, Northern

A language of Canada

ISO 639: ttm
Alternate Names: Selkirk, Tutchone du Nord
Population: 220 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 (Golla 2007).
Location:: Yukon territory: Carmacks, Mayo-Stewart, Selkirk-Pelly, White River, and Whitehorse areas.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nacho Nyak Dun, Little Salmon/Carmacks, Selkirk, White River.
Classification: Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone
Language Use: Older adults only. Shifted to English [eng].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Literacy workshops since 1984. School language programs in Mayo, Pelly Crossing and Carmacks since 1990 (Golla 2007).

Location: Yukon territory: Carmacks, Mayo-Stewart, Selkirk-Pelly, White River, and Whitehorse areas.