The Lingít Translator
An AI-powered Tlingit language translation tool built to serve the living work of carrying Lingít forward - for the ancestors who spoke it, and the generations yet to come.
"On behalf of Sealaska, we are honored to recognize you as a recipient of the Language Endowment Fund. Your work reflects a deep commitment to our languages, our ancestors, and the generations yet to come. We lift up your efforts as part of the living work of carrying our languages forward."
- Sealaska, Language Endowment Fund Award Letter
Built with respect. Grounded in elder-attested vocabulary. Honest when it doesn't know.
// What It Does
- English in, Tlingit out - with pronunciation guides grounded in elder-attested vocabulary
- Honest when it doesn't know - returns closest attested word, never fabricates
- Type a phrase, get a translation - fast, simple, no friction
- Built on HCAE™ - private AI infrastructure trusted by operators and organizations
// What This Is Not
- Not a general-purpose AI chatbot or search engine
- Not a substitute for fluent Tlingit speakers or elders
- Not a finished, exhaustive dictionary - V1.0 is working and growing
- Always verify translations with a fluent Tlingit speaker or qualified language resources
// Built in Partnership
The Lingít Translator was developed with the support of the Sealaska Language Endowment Fund - Sealaska's program to preserve and revitalize the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages of Southeast Alaska.
Language work is not simply a project. It is a responsibility, a relationship, and an act of care for those who came before us and for those who will follow. This tool was built in that spirit.
// Early Tester Results
4.6 / 5
Ease of use - testers found it immediately accessible with no learning curve
4.3 / 5
Learning value - rated highly for anyone wanting to learn or reconnect with Tlingit
4.1 / 5
Would use again - strong repeat interest from early community testers
// Who This Is For
- Tribal organizations and Alaska Native Corporations
- Schools and universities with Tlingit language programs
- Cultural centers and language revitalization programs
- Grant-funded Indigenous language initiatives
// The Technology Behind It
Built on HCAE™ - the same sovereign AI infrastructure that serves executive operators and high-stakes organizations. The mission changes. The standard does not.
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// Request a Demo or Inquiry
This tool is available for institutional licensing, partnership, and grant-funded deployment. If your organization works in Tlingit language preservation, education, or cultural revitalization - let's talk.
No subscription. No checkout. Just a conversation about how this can serve your community.