Arctic Toolkits
Ulu knives, harpoons, and snow goggles accompanied by linguistic breakdowns of component names and action verbs.
Explore the Collection
Ceremonial Regalia
Regalia pieces paired with song fragments, clan histories, and color symbolism glossaries.
Everyday Craftwork
Textiles, weaving patterns, and beadwork annotated with kinship terms and seasonal cycles.
Stitching Vocabulary into Parkas
Follow a workshop series where seamstresses teach vocabulary through collaborative parka making. Interactive hotspots reveal terminology for each garment component, while audio clips capture teaching moments, humor, and intergenerational mentorship.
Interactive Features
- Gesture-based annotations for stitching techniques
- Kinship tree overlays linking makers to clan vocabularies
- Downloadable pattern templates with bilingual labels
Supporting Media
- Slow-motion fabric handling videos
- Ambient soundscapes of workshop gatherings
- Oral histories detailing garment gifting traditions
Preservation Standards
Our digitization workflow prioritizes community protocols and high-fidelity rendering. Every artifact entry documents consent, handling notes, and recommended language use cases for cultural education and research.
- 10k photo studio with color-calibration profiles
- Community review panel approves descriptions and translations
- Linked data schema integrates kinship, geography, and artistry
Access & Collaboration
Community Portals
Secure access for community archivists to annotate, translate, and flag items needing ceremony before public release.
Research Toolkits
APIs and downloadable metadata packages designed for museum professionals, educators, and XR designers.