What languages are spoken by Penobscot Indians?

Answer 1

Panawahpskek people, also known as Penobscot Indians, mainly speak English. There are also some that speak French.

The traditional Panawahpskek language is called Abenaki, or Abnaki. It is an endangered Algonquian language of Quebec and the northern states of New England, spoken by less than 10 people as of 2018. Some sources say less than 5. However, Penobscot Indians actually still use up to 500 Abenaki words in their daily lives, even though they don't speak the language.

The current generation is actively preserving and revitalizing the language.