Gana
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A language of Malaysia
Alternate Names
Gana’, Ganaq, Ganna, Keningau Dusun, Minansut
User Population
250 (Pugh-Kitingan 2013), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Pugh-Kitingan 2013).
Location
Sabah: Keningau district, Kuangoh and Minansut in Bingkor, along Baiaya river, a tributary of Pegalan river.
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Language Status
8a (Moribund).
Language Use
People seldom use Gana. There has been considerable intermarriage between Gana and Kuijau Dusun [dkr], a much larger group. This may explain why many of the Gana consider themselves as Dusun rather than Murut. Mixed use: Home, Friends. Older adults only. Mixed attitudes. Shifted to Sabah Malay [msi]. Most also use Kuijau [dkr]. Many also use Kadazan Dusun [dtp]. Many also use Standard Malay [zsm]. Some also use English [eng]. Some also use Keningau Murut [kxi].
Language Development
Literature. Agency: Gana Cultural Association.
Christian, Muslim.