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Kiliwa (Kiliwi, Ko'lew)

Kiliwa is a Hokan language of Mexico, spoken today by only a few tribal elders.

˜Kiliwa Language Resources –

Kiliwa Vocabulary
     Our list of vocabulary words in the Kiliwa language, with comparison to words in other Hokan languages.
Kiliwa Language Placenames
     List of Baja California place names in Kiliwa.
Kiliwa
     Kiliwa demographic information from the Ethnologue of Languages.
Yuman Family Language Summit
     Article on language preservation efforts among the Kiliwa and other Yuman tribes.

Kiliwa Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Kiliwa Dictionary
     Kiliwa-English dictionary for sale online.
Kiliwa Texts
     A really fascinating collection of Kiliwa legends and stories in English and the original Kiliwa language.



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