Nisga'a language
Nisga'a (ISO 639-3 code ncg) is a language of the Tsimshian family spoken in Canada. It has about 333 speakers. The Endangered Languages Project lists it as severely endangered.
Facts
| ISO 639-3 code | ncg |
|---|---|
| Glottocode | nisg1240 |
| Family | Tsimshian |
| Area | North America |
| Countries | Canada |
| Speakers (estimate) | 333 |
| Endangerment | Severely Endangered (80 percent certain, based on the evidence available) |
Related languages
Other Tsimshian languages, nearest first.
More about Nisga'a
- Glottolog: classification and references
- Endangered Languages Project: vitality and resources
- Wikipedia article
Classification, area and countries: Glottolog (CC BY 4.0). Endangerment status and speaker estimate: Endangered Languages Project. Speaker numbers are estimates and differ between sources.