Indigenous Languages of Washington State

The purpose of this guide is to provide information on the Indigenous languages spoken in Washington State, as well as to help support the preservation and revitalization of these languages.

Ichishkíin Sɨ́nwit (Sahaptin)

Sahaptin languages

Sahaptin Languages

Members of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation in eastern Washington speak various dialects of the Sahaptin language (cited below).

Websites

Websites & Online Resources

Sahaptin language video series

Source: "Xwayamami ishich" by Gregory Sutterlict , Standard YouTube License

Sources used on this page:

Beavert, V., & Hargus, S. L. (2010). Ichishkíin Sinwit Yakama / [Yakima Sahaptin Dictionary]. Heritage University, Toppenish Washington & University of Washington Press. Retrieved September 28, 2022, from https://depts.washington.edu/sahaptin/index.php

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