Salishanspeaking
Salishanspeaking refers to the use and understanding of languages belonging to the Salishan language family. This family of indigenous languages is spoken by a number of First Nations and Native American tribes located in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, primarily in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, United States. The Salishan language family is one of the largest and most complex in North America, historically comprising over twenty distinct languages, many of which are now endangered.
The languages within the Salishan family are known for their intricate phonology, including glottalized consonants and
Efforts to revitalize and preserve Salishan languages are ongoing, involving language immersion programs, documentation projects, and