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Coeur d'Alene Indian Language (Schitsu'Umsh, Skitswish)

Coeur d'Alene (known to its own speakers as Schitsu'umsh) is a Salishan language of Idaho. The language is severely endangered today, but some younger Coeur d'Alene people are dedicated to keeping their ancestral language alive.

˜Coeur d'Alene Language

Coeur d'Alene language samples and resources.

˜Coeur d'Alene Tribe Culture and History

Information and links about the Coeur d'Alene Indians past and present.

˜Coeur d'Alene Legends

Introduction to the mythology of the Coeur d'Alenes.

˜Coeur d'Alene Language Resources –

Our Coeur d'Alene Language Materials

Coeur d'Alene Words
Our list of vocabulary words in the Coeur d'Alene language.

Coeur d'Alene Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Coeur d'Alene Language
Couer d'Alene stories, songs, and language learning materials for sale from the tribal website.

Salish Placenames:
Pacific Northwest place names in Coeur d'Alene, Lushootseed, Shuswap, Straits Salish, and Bella Coola.

Coeur d'Alene
Demographic information about the Coeur d'Alene language from the Ethnologue of Languages.

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