What is another word for wakashan?
Pronunciation: [wˈakaʃən] (IPA) 
The word "Wakashan" is a term used to describe the indigenous peoples and languages of northwestern North America. Synonyms for "Wakashan" include Kwak'wala, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Haisla. Kwak'wala is the language spoken by the Kwakwaka'wakw people of northern Vancouver Island, while Nuu-chah-nulth is the language spoken by the Nuu-chah-nulth people of the west coast of Vancouver Island and Haisla is the language spoken by the Haisla people of northern British Columbia. These languages are all part of the Wakashan language family and share similarities in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Wakashan people have a rich cultural heritage and their languages are an important part of their identity and cultural preservation.
