Language Loss, Language Gain: Cultural Camouflage and Social Change among the Sekani of Northern British Columbia

Examines the impact of the Sekani (British Columbia, Canada) homeland's village, economic, and political reorganization on cultural and language maintenance, focusing on why the Sekani speak English when there is little direct contact with Euro-Canadians and no particular advantages. (Author/CB...

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Published inLanguage in society Vol. 20; no. 1; p. 87
Main Author Lanoue, Guy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1991
Subjects
Bilingualism
British Columbia (Canada)
English (Second Language)
Foreign Countries
Language Attitudes
Language Maintenance
Language Skill Attrition
Oral Language
Political Socialization
Sekani
Uncommonly Taught Languages
Canada
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Summary:Examines the impact of the Sekani (British Columbia, Canada) homeland's village, economic, and political reorganization on cultural and language maintenance, focusing on why the Sekani speak English when there is little direct contact with Euro-Canadians and no particular advantages. (Author/CB)
ISSN:0047-4045
DOI:10.1017/S0047404500016080