It was deemed extinct. But now pentl'ach has been declared a living language thanks to Qualicum researchers
The reclassification of pentl'ach and its addition to B.C.'s official list of First Nations languages, was the result of linguistic and administrative work by the Qualicum First Nation, with support from the First Peoples' Cultural Council.
![It was deemed extinct. But now pentl'ach has been declared a living language thanks to Qualicum researchers](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7045806.1701390823!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/pentl-ach-language-team.jpg)
![Team members of the pentl'ach revitalization project at an event to celebrate the official reawakening of their language. Left to right: Chief Michael Recalma, Mathew Andreatta, Lisa Recalma, Bill Recalma, Sarah Quinn, Tracie Finstad with infant, Su Urbanczyk & Jessie Recalma Eight smiling people and a baby stand in a line. One man holds a drum.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7045806.1701390823!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/pentl-ach-language-team.jpg)
The reclassification of pentl'ach and its addition to B.C.'s official list of First Nations languages, was the result of linguistic and administrative work by the Qualicum First Nation, with support from the First Peoples' Cultural Council.