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Chitimacha Indian Language

Chitimacha is a Gulf language, once spoken along the Louisiana coast. The language is unfortunately extinct now--most Chitimacha Indians switched to speaking Cajun French in the 18th century, and the last fluent speaker of the Chitimacha language died in 1940--but today some young people are working to revive their ancestral language again.

˜Chitimacha Language

Chitimacha language samples and resources.

˜Chitimacha Tribe Culture and History

Information and links about the Chitimacha Indians past and present.

˜Chitimacha Indians Fact Sheet

Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Chitimachas, their language and culture.

˜Chitimacha Legends

Introduction to the mythology of the Chitimachas.

˜Chitimacha Language Resources –

Our Chitimacha Language Materials

Chitimacha Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Chitimacha language, with comparison to words in other Gulf languages.

Chitimacha Facts for Kids
Fact sheet on the Chitimacha lifestyle in the past and today for kids and other students.

Chitimacha Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Chitimacha language.

Chitimacha Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Tribal Voices Rise Again
Article on Chitimacha language revival programs in Louisiana.

Chitimacha Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

A Structural and Lexical Comparison of the Tunica, Chitimacha & Atakapa Languages:
Book of comparative Gulf vocabulary and grammar for sale.

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