tsimshian
Pronunciation: [ˈtɪmʃiən]
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Context: "cultural identity"
(noun) the Tsimshian are a group of Indigenous people from the Pacific Northwest coast of Canada and the United States. They have their own languages, culture, and traditions.
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The Tsimshian have a rich culture with many important traditions that are celebrated.
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The Tsimshian do not live just anywhere; they have specific regions where they are traditionally found.
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What are some traditional practices of the Tsimshian people?
Context: "language"
(noun) Tsimshian also refers to the language spoken by the Tsimshian people. It is one of the languages from the family of languages spoken in that area.
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Many Tsimshian children are learning their native language to keep their culture alive.
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The Tsimshian language is not commonly spoken in many schools in the region.
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How many people speak the Tsimshian language today?
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