I've seen Chinook words used in California, both in place names and businesses. Skookum, Siwash, Tyee, etc. Definitely less common than in BC/WA/OR though. Kl

I've seen Chinook words used in California, both in place names and businesses. Skookum, Siwash, Tyee, etc. Definitely less common than in BC/WA/OR though. Klahowya tillicum!