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Yuchi LanguageThe Yuchi language is the language of the Yuchi people originally native to various areas of the southeastern United States. However, speakers of the Yuchi language were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma prior to the Trail of Tears. Due to assimilation into Muscogee and English-speaking culture, only a few elderly speakers of the Yuchi language remain. Classification Yuchi is not known to be related to any other language. Some linguists have tried to prove links to other American language families such as Siouan, but no conclusive evidence has emerged. Geographic distribution Yuchi is spoken in Oklahoma by 12-19 elderly people (1997) out of a population of about 1500 (1977). History Yuchi people were originally native to various areas of the southeastern United States. However, speakers of the Yuchi language were forcibly relocated with the Muscogee (Creek) people to Oklahoma prior to the Trail of Tears. Due to assimilation into Muscogee and English-speaking culture, only a few elderly speakers of the Yuchi language remain. External link
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