Haida Language

The Haida language (Xaayidá [xɑ̀ːjɪ̀tɑ́ ]; from xaa, 'people' + -yidá 'manner of speaking') is a language spoken predominantly in Haida and in many of the outlying islands.

It is the sole official language and national language of Haida, and is also co-official in all municipalities where recognised minority languages are spoken by a majority of the inhabitants.

Classification
Haida is an *Amnean language*, and the most widely spoken language of the family. Linguists believe that the Haida people migrated outwards from the Central Coastal region, following the extensive navigable river system about [insert time frame here] years ago, bringing with them their language. Over time, the language gradually became the lingua franca between many of the different tribes in the region when it eventually became the primary language of communication.