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Quechan/Yuma Indian Language

Quechan, usually known as Yuma, is a Hokan language of California, spoken by about 300 Quechan Indians there. Most Quechan speakers are elders, but some young people are working to keep their ancestral language alive.

˜Quechan Language

Quechan language samples and resources.

˜Quechan Culture and History

Information and links about the Quechan tribe past and present.

˜Quechan Legends

Introduction to Quechan mythology.

˜Quechan Language Resources –

Our Online Quechan Materials

Quechan Words
Our list of vocabulary words in the Quechan/Yuma language.

Quechan Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Quechuan Language
Scanned-in language information including excerpts from Quechan Indian texts.

Quechan Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Spirit Mountain: An Anthology of Yuman Story and Song
Collection of Yuman traditional songs and stories in Quechan and English for sale. With linguistic notes.

Indian Language Dictionaries:
Quechan and other American Indian dictionaries and language materials for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Quechan Language:
Encyclopedia articles on Quechan.
Lengua Quechan

Lengua Yuma

Idioma Aguaruna:
Information about the Yuma language in Spanish.
Quechan Tribe

Quechan:
Yuma/Quechan links pages.

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