by the United States, native languages were suppressed in favor of English language homogeneity and assimilation. It was not until the mid-20th century that the language literacy movement would regain ground, but the total number of speakers continued to decline. Beginning in the late 20th century, revitalization and preservation programs were also introduced.

Classification

Tlingit is currently classified as a distinct and separate branch of Na-Dene, an indigenous language family of North America.

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