Pin: yaa ḵeedzigéi pin (you are intelligent)

yaa ḵeedzigéi | you are intelligent Another phrase shared by Kingeestí David Katzeek, who wanted to create lasting transformations in education. It was common for Lingít children to hear teachers telling them they are less intelligent and less valued, so we tell our children and our language learners that they are brilliant and are the bearers of hope and strength for future generations. We share strength, kindness, love, and help for one another. These values are true strength, and can counter the selfishness that is seen in the world around us. As Ḵeixwnéi Nora Dauenhauer explained it, the Lingít term for generous is tlél ushg̱eiḵ which literally means, “not stingy.” This 1" button pin is designed by X'unei Lance Twitchell and assembled by our team in-house as a part of our Lingít button pin collection. The collection is made with the intention of promoting the use of Lingít yoo x̱ʼatángi (Lingít language) and to share some concepts that exist within our language. Many of these phras