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Carrier (Dakelh)

Carrier, known to its own speakers as Dakelh or Yinka Dene, is an Athabaskan language of Northern Canada, spoken today by about 2000 people in British Columbia.

˜Carrier Language

Carrier language samples and resources.

˜Carrier Tribe Culture and History

Information and links about the Carrier Indians past and present.

˜Carrier Language Resources –

Our Carrier Language Materials

Carrier Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Carrier/Dakelh language, with comparison to words in other Athabaskan languages.

Carrier Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Yinka Déné Language Institute
Organization devoted to preserving the language and culture of the Carrier Indians and other Athabaskan peoples of British Columbia.

Dakelh (Carrier) Language
General Carrier language information, a modified syllabary, and two texts.

Carrier Syllabary:
Introduction to the old Carrier writing system, with a sample text.

Carrier Language
Scanned-in texts on Carrier grammar, orthography and vocabulary.

Human Rights Tribute: Carrier
Canadian human rights plaque written in the Carrier language.

Carrier Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

The Carrier Language
A Carrier dictionary and grammatical sketch for sale.

Babine and Carrier Phonology: A Historically Oriented Study
Linguistics text on the Carrier and Babine languages.

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