Nsyilxcən

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Language Family: Interior Salish

Language known as: Okanagan

Nsyilxcən is the language of the Okanagan people. "The Okanagan People have inhabited the Okanagan Valley for thousands of years. The Okanagan traditional territories extend from south central interior of British Columbia to north central Washington State."1

State of the Language


First Nation Population Fluent Speakers Understand or Speak Somewhat Learning Speakers
Lower Similkameen Indian Band2482182062
Okanagan Indian Band31795478552
Osoyoos Indian Band252361671
Penticton Indian Band4850384352
Upper Similkameen Indian Band266149
Westbank First Nation26643417047
Total4380144338293