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Let's Learn Lingít: Preserving and Revitalizing Tlingit Language Together
Overview

"Let's Learn Lingít" is an immersive and interactive language learning tool designed to breathe new life into the Tlingit language. Our mission is to make Tlingit accessible and engaging for learners of all levels by leveraging innovative digital technologies and creating a vibrant community of learners, linguists, and artists. We aim to secure funding to transform this project into a sustainable and collaborative platform that supports the preservation and revitalization of the Tlingit language.

Enhanced Features of Let's Learn Lingít:

• Visual Learning: Pairing Tlingit words with compelling visuals to enhance recall and understanding.
  
• Thematic Showrooms: Explore various thematic areas such as "Nature/Animals" and "Around the World," where items are grouped contextually to aid learning.
  
• Interactive Games: Engage with language games including matching words with images, 3D jigsaw puzzles, and trivia, making learning fun and interactive.
  
• Comprehensive Learning Toolkit: Utilize the picture glossary, note-taking feature, and photo mode to personalize and enhance your learning experience.
  
• Community Contributions: We plan to involve linguists and artists to expand and refine the content, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.

Acknowledgements
This project builds on the foundational work of several esteemed authors and linguists whose contributions have been pivotal in preserving the Tlingit language:

• "Haa Shuká, Our Ancestors: Tlingit Oral Narratives" by Nora Marks Dauenhauer and Richard Dauenhauer
  
• "Say It in Tlingit: A Tlingit Phrase Book" by Richard Dauenhauer and Nora Marks Dauenhauer
  
• "Haa Tuwunáagu Yís, for Healing Our Spirit: Tlingit Oratory" by Nora Marks Dauenhauer and Richard Dauenhauer

We also acknowledge the extensive efforts behind the Dictionary of Tlingit:

Primary Consultants: Anita Lafferty, John Marks, June Pegues, Helen Sarabia
Contributors: Bessie Cooley, David Katzeek, Fred White
Consultant: Dr. Jeff Leer
Support: Sealaska Heritage Institute, Dr. Jordan Lachler, and Sean Burke

Haa Léelk'w Hás Aaní Saax'ú / Our Grandparents' Names on the Land
We are deeply inspired by Haa Léelk'w Hás Aaní Saax'ú / Our Grandparents' Names on the Land by Thomas F. Thornton. This invaluable work documents and analyzes over 3,000 Tlingit, Haida, and other Native geographic names, highlighting their cultural significance and descriptive power. The book underscores the profound connection between indigenous peoples and their homeland, capturing the history, emotions, and stories of their enduring relationship with a living, evolving landscape. This inspiration fuels our commitment to preserving and revitalizing indigenous languages through our digital tools.

Call for Support
We are seeking funding and partnerships to transform "Let's Learn Lingít" into a fully community-driven project. With your support, we can:

• Expand Linguistic Content: Hire linguists to develop comprehensive language materials and ensure linguistic accuracy.
  
• Enhance Visual Resources: Collaborate with artists to create culturally authentic visuals that resonate with learners.
  
• Integrate Audio Components: Add audio cues and pronunciation guides to enhance the learning experience.
  
• Develop Community Features: Create platforms for user-generated content, forums for learners to connect, and spaces for cultural exchange.

Why Invest in Let's Learn Lingít?

• Investing in "Let's Learn Lingít" is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the preservation and revitalization of the Tlingit language. Your support will help:
  
• Preserve Cultural Heritage: Contribute to the survival and flourishing of an endangered language.
  
• Empower Learners: Provide accessible, high-quality language learning tools to students and educators.
  
• Foster Collaboration: Create a vibrant community of linguists, artists, and learners dedicated to preserving the Tlingit language.
  
• Promote Digital Innovation: Leverage cutting-edge technology to bring traditional language learning into the modern age.

Join Us
Together, we can ensure that the Tlingit language not only survives but thrives for future generations. By supporting "Let's Learn Lingít," you become a crucial part of a movement to preserve cultural heritage through innovative and accessible educational tools.

For more information and to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact us. Let’s embrace the language and do everything in our power to create tools for endangered languages.

Gunalchéesh for considering this journey with us. Let’s make a difference, together.