Ahtena

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A language of United States

ISO 639-3
aht
Alternate Names
Ahtna, Atna, Atnakenaege’, Copper River, Mednovskiy
User Population

30 (Berez 2011). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss).

Location

Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Cheesh-Na Tribe, Chickaloon Native Village, Gulkana Village, Knik Tribe, Mentasta Traditional Council, Native Village of Cantwell, Native Village of Chitina, Native Village of Gakona, Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Tazlina.

Classification
Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan
Language Use

Older adults only. Most shifted to English [eng].

Language Development

Dictionary.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ahtena
Other Comments

Growing interest in use among the population.