Nunaka: My Village

Features authentic Sugt’stun recordings with Elder guidance; immersive cultural gameplay, including qayaq (kayak) paddling and sea life discovery; narrative learning with four episodes; customizable avatars in traditional regalia; designed for early learners to support endangered language revitalization, cultural pride, and school readiness in Alaska Native communities.

Cama’i.
I am Phillys Wimberly, the deputy director of Chugachmiut.
“Nunaka: My Village” is where language comes to play began as a dream to use culture and language and reach to children getting ready to go to school.
This award belongs to everyone who carries and shares or language.
Quyana.
Thank you very much for this honor.

This is a rare app where you can learn the Native Alaskan lanugage of the Sugpiaq people, the Sugt’stun, from the Chugach region. The charming characters and mini-games make learning experience full of joy. Users can also digitally experience various aspects of the culture such as food, clothing, and accessories. This maked learning enjoyable but also a highly valuable educational resource. (Taro Yabe)