The Names of the First Nations Languages of British Columbia*
First Nations languages are referred to by an often puzzling variety of names. Many people are confused by the fact that apparently authoritative sources differ in the names they use. This paper provides details on the names of the languages of British Columbia and their origin, explains the factors...
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| Online Access: | http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.592.5602 http://www.billposer.org/Papers/bclgnames.pdf |
| Summary: | First Nations languages are referred to by an often puzzling variety of names. Many people are confused by the fact that apparently authoritative sources differ in the names they use. This paper provides details on the names of the languages of British Columbia and their origin, explains the factors underlying variation in nomenclature, debunks some of the mythology that has arisen, and makes suggestions for appropriate usage. 1. |
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