Genetic Relations
Kalapuyan is usually connected with the various Penutian proposals. Kalapuyan is thought to be part of an Oregon Penutian sub-group (along with Takelma, Siuslaw, and Coosan). A special relationship with Takelma has been proposed, together forming a Takelman family; however, recent research has offered counterevidence against this relationship. Scholars consider the Kalapuyan family to be separate, but with promising connections to the Penutian hypothesis.
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