Kanien’kéha Language Survey results
04/01/2014
The MCK Language & Culture Training Center, along with the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa 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’kéha language in our community.
The main question asked was, “What category do you consider your Kanien’kéha 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’kéha initiatives to increase fluency in Kahnawà:ke. The two groups would like to take this time to thank Kahnawa’kehró:non who participated in the survey to capture a snapshot of the state of the Kanien’kéha language in Kahnawà:ke.
For more information please contact Chera Warisó:se Lahache, the Interim Coordinator of the MCK Language & Culture Training Center at 450-632-5993 or Lisa Kawennanó:ron Phillips, the Interim Executive Director of the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center at 450-638-0880.
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