Also Known As:
Nee'anděg', Transitional Tanana
Dialects & Varieties
Recent Resources
The Tanacross writing system has undergone several changes over the past two decades.
Tanacross Dancers at the David Salmon Hall in Fairbanks.
Round the World Man Yamaagh Telch'eegh, 1 of 1
Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
50
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
5
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Transmission
Transmission 5
There are only a few elderly speakers.
5
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Native languages of Alaska
Bibliography of Locations:
Native languages of Alaska
Bibliography of Context:
Native languages of Alaska