Montana, the fourth-largest state in the United States by area, is home to more than 100,000 Native Americans, seven Indian reservations, and eight federally recognized tribes. Of all Native Americans in Montana, which make up 9.3% of the state's population, 62.85% live on one of the seven reservations. Native Americans are recognized by the state as a vital part of Montana's economy. Montana, as well as reservations and tribes, is home to a total of eleven native languages.

List of languages

Gros Ventre

The Gros Ventre language, despite having zero alive native speakers since 2007, is not considered extinct. The language is trying to be revitalized and currently has 45 self-identified speakers.

References


Indigenous Languages

Why Montana Still Doesn't Recognize Indigenous People's Day

Seeking the origin of Indigenous languages in South America

Revitalizing Indigenous Languages Is Critical Inter Press Service

LAT Multilingual Adds Indigenous Languages to Translation Services