Sign languages Languages of Canada

1 sign languages

1.1 american sign language
1.2 quebec sign language
1.3 maritime sign language
1.4 inuit sign language
1.5 plains sign talk

1.5.1 plateau sign language

sign languages

attested historical ranges of sign languages of , canada excluding asl , lsq.

alongside numerous , varied oral languages, canada boasts several sign languages. currently, canada home 5 or more sign languages (that number rising probability plains sign talk language family several languages under umbrella), belonging 4 distinct language families, being: french sign language language family, banzsl family , 2 isolates (inuiuuk , plains sign talk).

as sign languages around world developed naturally, these natural, human languages distinct oral language. such, american sign language (unlike signed english) no more derivation of english russian is, being distinct languages 1 another. languages present here trade pidgins used first system of communication across national , linguistic boundaries of first nations, however, have since developed mature languages children learned them first language.

the sign languages of canada share extremely limited rights within country in large due general population s misinformation on subject. ontario province or territory formally make legal sign language, enabling use of american sign language, quebec sign language (lsq) , first nation sign language (which refer plains sign talk or other language) in domains of education, legislation , judiciary proceedings. other language afforded other rights inuiuuk sees interpretation in legislative assembly of nunavut. there have been efforts make lsq official language of quebec, efforts have failed.

american sign language

the spoken sign language in canada, american sign language or asl can found across country in anglophone regions. ties anglophone canada not due asl , english s similarity, have cultural similarities , linguistic history (as several asl words borrowed english). such, asl can found in areas english not primary language, such montreal or nunavut. asl part of french sign language family, originating on east coast of united states states mix of langue des signes françaises (lsf) , other local languages.

quebec sign language

alongside asl, quebec sign language or lsq (langue des signes québécoise) second spoken sign language in country. centred around , within quebec, lsq can found in ontario, new brunswick , various other parts of country, around francophone communities due historical ties french language. although approximately 10% of population of quebec deaf or hard-of-hearing, estimated 50,000 60,000 children use lsq native language. lsq part of francosign family asl. such, both languages mutually intelligible.

maritime sign language

maritime sign language banzsl language. used language of education deaf populations in nova scotia, new brunswick, , prince edward island before asl became available in mid-20th century. still remembered elderly people moribund. language, living alongside asl, has produced unique dialect of asl in maritimes due mixing of languages. exact number of speakers unknown.

inuit sign language

inuit sign language, known inuiuuk (inuktitut syllabics ᐃᓄᐃᐆᒃ), critically endangered language 50 speakers remaining. language isolate , has found researchers in nunavut, however, there theories extends across arctic circle. little known history, efforts being made document , revitalize language.

plains sign talk

originally trade pidgin, plains sign talk, known plains standard or plains indian sign language, became full language after children began learn language first language across many nations. plains sign talk used medium of communication across linguistic , national boundaries across continent , language stretched across provinces down through mexico. plains sign talk widespread , spectrum of dialects , accents, hosted several languages under umbrella. 1 potentially navajo sign language in use sole navajo clan.

plateau sign language

another trade pidgin may have become separate language, plateau sign language replaced plains sign talk in columbia plateau , surrounding regions of british columbia, washington, oregon, , idaho. extinct.