Salish
Language Information
The Salish (Salishan) languages are spoken in the United States (Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon) and in Canada (British Columbia).
Salishan is a family of about 23 languages divided into Coast Salish and Interior Salish, including Halkomelem, Lushootseed, Okanagan, and Shuswap. Nearly all are endangered or extinct, but many communities have revitalization programs. The Salish Sea, which includes Puget Sound, was named after them.
Salishan is a family of about 23 languages divided into Coast Salish and Interior Salish, including Halkomelem, Lushootseed, Okanagan, and Shuswap. Nearly all are endangered or extinct, but many communities have revitalization programs. The Salish Sea, which includes Puget Sound, was named after them.
- Language Family
- North American Indian
- Subgroup
- Salishan