Native languages in the Yukon Territory of Canada are in danger of dying out, according to a new report from the Aboriginal Language Services.
At least two First Nations languages, Han and Tagish, are on the verge of extinction, the report said. Only a few speakers remain of the languages.
The Yukon is home to at least 10 Native languages. The report few people, particular young Natives, are learning their languages.
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Extinction looms for Yukon languages: report
(CBC 9/9)
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Yukon Native Language Centre - http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/ynlc
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Report cites crisis facing First Nations languages
Friday, September 10, 2004
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