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Lingít Word of the Week: Ayawditee — It’s stormy

This is Lingít Word of the Week. Each week, we feature a Lingít word voiced by master speakers. Lingít has been spoken throughout present-day Southeast Alaska and parts of Canada for over 10,000 years.

Gunalchéesh to X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and the University of Alaska Southeast for sharing the recorded audio for this series.

This week’s word is ayawditee, which means ‘it’s stormy.’ Listen to the audio below to learn how to say ayawditee.

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Peace and serenity: The quietest cities in the world, and the universities around them

While we have grown accustomed to the constant noise and fast pace of city life, the effects of noise pollution are far from harmless. The blaring of car horns and the chatter of crowds have become a backdrop to our daily lives, but these sounds can take a toll on both your mind and body.

Noise pollution, especially in urban areas, can affect sleep, work, and school performance.

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UAS Professor X̱'unei Lance Twitchell Nominated for Emmy Award

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) proudly announces that Professor X̱’unei Lance Twitchell has been nominated for an Emmy award. Dr. Twitchell is a writer and advisor for the animated PBS Kids program Molly of Denali, nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the third annual Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards. The awards ceremonies are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 15, 2025. Molly of Denali is the first nationally-distributed children’s show in the United States to feature a lead character who is Alaska Native.

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