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Catawba Cultural Center
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"The Catawba language has been restored and is taught in our children’s programs. We also teach classes to adults on an 'as needed' basis."

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Last known fluent speaker passed away in 1959.

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2007

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500

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"No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers." "The last speaker died before 1960."

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2015

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"Near Rock Hill, South Carolina."

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"Near Rock Hill, South Carolina."

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Dormant. The language continued to be spoken through the mid-20th century.

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2008

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Catawba Nation of York County, South Carolina

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Catawba Nation of York County, South Carolina

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2005

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35.5,-80.5

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South Carolina

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