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Shasta Indian Language

Shasta was a native language spoken until recently in Northern California. Some linguists consider it part of the larger Hokan language family. Though the last fluent speakers have passed on, there remain several Shasta elders who remember some of their people's language, and some young people are working to revive the Shasta language again.

˜Shasta Language

Shasta language samples and resources.

˜Shasta Culture and History

Information and links about the Shasta tribe past and present.

˜Shasta Legends

Introduction to Shasta mythology.

˜Shasta Language Resources –

Our Online Shasta Materials

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

Shasta Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Shasta Language
Encyclopedia entry about Shasta including a phonetic inventory.

Shasta Language
Demographic information about Shasta from the Ethnologue of Languages.

Shasta Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

A Shasta Vocabulary
Shasta dictionary (out of print).

Coyote Fights the Sun: A Shasta Indian Tale

Shasta Indian Tales
Books of Shasta stories and legends for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Lengua Shastan:
Information on the Shasta language in Spanish.
Shastas:
Shasta links.

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