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Kalawk’s Canoe Race

Language Learning Board Game

Team members: Owen T Hagan, Waridhi jain

Through extensive prototyping, ethnographic research and user testing, this board game was developed to help players learn the Squamish language. Intended for the small user group of university students, the game centres storytelling and play. It teaches the players Squamish words, including the names of some geographical locations. To progress, players must guess the meaning of underlined words while engaging in the traditional Squamish practice of weaving.
Progression through the game board prompts users to learn about the Squamish legend of Kalawk.

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