An article outlining the many programs happening to revitalize the Tohono O'odham language, and t
Also Known As:
Pima-Papago, Upper Piman, Papago, Nebome, Nevome, O'othham, Papago-Pima, Tohono O'odham
Dialects & Varieties
- Tohono O’odham (Papago)
- Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Ethnologue: Languages of the World, 16th Edition (2009)
Lewis, M. Paul (ed.). 2009. Ethnologue: Languages of the World, 16 edn. http://www.ethnologue.com/home.asp. (15 February, 2011.)
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
>9,600
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 1
Most members of the community or ethnic group speak the language. Speaker numbers may be decreasing, but very slowly.
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Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
20,000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
USA, Arizona; Mexico;
Location Description
South central Arizona. 60 villages on 7 reservations.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Language in Society
This is a traditional dance perfomed by the Tohono O'odham Nation, formerly known as Papago Indians.