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Juaneno Language (Acjachemen)

Juaneño is a Uto-Aztecan language of Southern California. It is so closely related to Luiseno that some linguists consider the two to be dialects of a single language. The Juaneno language has not been actively spoken since the 1960's, but a few elders of the tribe still remember something of the language today.

˜Juaneno Language Resources –

Juaneno Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Juaneno language, with comparison to words in other Uto-Aztecan languages.

˜Juaneno Culture and History Links –

Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation
Official homepage of the Juaneno tribe.

Juaneno Legends:
Collection of Juaneno Indian legends and folktales.

Putiidhem, Mother Village of the Acjachemen
Website dedicated to protecting a sacred Juaneno burial site from development.

Four Directions Institute: Juaneno Indians
Profile and historical timeline of the California tribe. Also with links.

Acjachemen Authors

Juaneno Authors:
Juaneno writers, their lives and work.

˜Books For Sale On The Juanenos –

Juaneno-Luiseno Tribe of California
Kids' book for sale on the Luiseno and Juaneno Indians.

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