Koyukon Athabaskan language

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monte_Denali
gptkbp:color central to Koyukon identity
gptkbp:community_involvement critical for revitalization efforts
gptkbp:community_role used in ceremonies
gptkbp:controls Latin script
gptkbp:cultural_events celebrated through festivals.
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important for cultural continuity
gptkbp:cultural_impact on local culture
gptkbp:cultural_practices through generations
songs and oral traditions
integrated into community events
embedded in daily life
gptkbp:cultural_references reflected in art and music
gptkbp:cultural_representation part of cultural resurgence efforts
key aspect of Koyukon culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance essential for identity preservation
important to Koyukon people
reflects Koyukon worldview
gptkbp:educational_programs offered in local schools
gptkbp:events cultural festivals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Athabaskan_languages
gptkb:Tanana_language
gptkbp:gender gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_documentation recorded materials available
textbooks and online courses
collaborative efforts with universities
dictionaries and learning materials
in collaboration with linguists
scholarly research ongoing
gptkbp:has_feature consonants and vowels
polysynthetic structure
gptkbp:historical_documentation available for researchers
gptkbp:historical_event traditional storytelling
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Alaska Native history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Koyukon Athabaskan language
gptkbp:influenced_by English
gptkbp:iso639-3 koy
gptkbp:language gptkb:Na-Dene
gptkb:Koyukon
vulnerable
community efforts ongoing
unique phonetic characteristics
regional differences
supported by grants
active in preservation efforts
declining number of speakers
increasing among youth
conducted by linguists
fosters community bonds
in dialects and usage
few remaining
involves local speakers
strong among Koyukon people
gptkbp:language_of_instruction available online
available in some educational institutions
developed for schools
taught in community workshops
gptkbp:legacy ongoing
community-led initiatives
schools and community initiatives
gptkbp:native_to approximately 200
gptkbp:order Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)
gptkbp:origin shared with other Athabaskan languages
gptkbp:recognizes by local governments
gptkbp:related_to Gwichʼin language
gptkbp:spoken_in gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:status endangered