ᐁ! The Ai! Project
Inuit-Led Technology for Language Preservation
Designed by Iima Arngaq from Kangiqsujuaq, our seal logo carries the story of Sedna, whose sacrificed fingers transformed into sea life.
"I wanted to make something that was universal within Inuit cultures, from Nunavik to Nunavut, and that also signifies the act of giving and receiving. Sedna fit those criteria perfectly. The seal represents one of those fingers that transformed... With that seal that was given to us, we receive it with gratitude and prosperity—and continue on with our survival, our culture."
Meet Ayaguta: Your Cultural Guide
Ayaguta is our interactive animated character, designed through collaboration between youth artists and community members. Approved by the Ai! Project Language Committee, Ayaguta provides animated responses to questions about Inuit history and culture in Inuktitut, English and French.
The character draws from stories gathered across Nunavik communities—from local histories to cultural teachings—making Inuit knowledge searchable and accessible.
Translation Models
Custom AI models trained specifically for English-Inuktitut translation, handling the unique morphological complexity of the language.
Educational Resources
Interactive AI learning tools to help new learners master Inuktitut vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Speech Recognition
Advanced speech models that can understand and transcribe spoken Inuktitut, preserving oral traditions and facilitating communication.