Kanien�k�ha Language Survey results
04/01/2014
The MCK Language & Culture Training Center, along with the Kanien�keh�:ka Onkwaw�n:na Raotiti�hkwa Language and Cultural Center, would like to announce the results of a brief three-question survey that was conducted this past December and January on the status of the Kanien�k�ha language in our community.
The main question asked was, �What category do you consider your Kanien�k�ha language speaking ability?� Out of the 376 random people surveyed, 27% considered themselves to be non-speakers, while 44% considered themselves to be beginners, 16% considered themselves intermediate, and 12% considered themselves advanced speakers.
The age ranges of those surveyed were:
- Under 18: 4%
- 18-30: 15%
- 31-49: 30%
- 50-69: 36%
- 70 and over: 15%
The survey results will be used to develop a Language Awareness Campaign for future Kanien�k�ha initiatives to increase fluency in Kahnaw�:ke. The two groups would like to take this time to thank Kahnawa�kehr�:non who participated in the survey to capture a snapshot of the state of the Kanien�k�ha language in Kahnaw�:ke.
For more information please contact Chera Waris�:se Lahache, the Interim Coordinator of the MCK Language & Culture Training Center at 450-632-5993 or Lisa Kawennan�:ron Phillips, the Interim Executive Director of the Kanien�keh�:ka Onkwaw�n:na Raotiti�hkwa Language and Cultural Center at 450-638-0880.
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