Report on the status of B.C. First Nations languages 2010 : Status of B.C. First Nations languages 2010

British Columbia has a vast wealth of First Nations languages and culture. B.C. is home to 60% of First Nations languages in Canada with 32 languages and about 59 dialects. This diversity is at risk. However, the extent to which these languages are endangered, the status of these languages with regard to speakers and resources, and the work being done to revitalize them is often unclear due to the sheer number of languages and communities, and a lack of comprehensive research and reporting for all of B.C. This report provides the most up-to-date statistics on the current state of B.C.'s First Nations languages, and offers useful information for First Nations leadership, governments, communities and language stakeholders to use as they move forward in the revitalization of B.C.'s First Nations languages.