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.

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)