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The Squamish Nation is the only Indigenous group that speaks Skwxwú7mesh Snichim. The relative specificity of the language in its traditional areas of use means that it too is a critically endangered language. Due to this acknowledgment, the Squamish are putting together a strategic framework to try and revitalize the language. The Squamish understand the importance of maintaining their language for their future generations.

Currently, only 6 people are considered fluent speakers, this is very risky because of how quickly the language could be lost. Only the North Vancouver school district currently offers the Squamish language in its schools. Hopefully this along with the continued efforts from the Squamish people will be enough to help their language survive.

https://www.sd44.ca/school/queenmary/ProgramsServices/SquamishLanguage/Pages/default.aspx#/=

http://www.endangeredlanguages.com/lang/1450

https://www.squamish.net/squamish-language-policy-framework/

https://www.squamish.net/about-us/our-culture/#language

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