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What languages did the Haida people speak?

The Haida people speak Haida, a language isolate, meaning it is not related to any other known language family.

There are two dialects of Haida:

* X̱aat Kíl (also known as Haida or Skidegate Haida) - spoken on the islands of Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) in British Columbia, Canada.

* X̱aat Kíl (also known as Masset Haida) - spoken in the village of Masset on Haida Gwaii.

While the two dialects are mutually intelligible, there are some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary.

Unfortunately, Haida is considered a critically endangered language. There are only a few hundred fluent speakers left, mostly elderly individuals. However, there are efforts underway to revitalize the language through education and cultural programs.

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