Tsimshian

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A language of Canada

Location

British Columbia province: north coast, on coast at Klemtu.

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Language NameTsimshian

User Population

40 in United States (2015 census). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Golla 2007).

Location

Alaska: Annette island, New Metlakatla, on panhandle tip; Ketchikan.

Alternate Names

Chimmezyan, Sm’algyax, Tsimshean, Zimshian

Language Status

8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Metlakatla Indian Community; Annette Island Reserve.

Language Use

Older adults only. Shifted to English [eng].

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