Quyuda
The original song titled “Aleut Lullaby” was created by Simeon “Nutchuk” Oliver, which premiered in 1949. Translation into Unangam Tunuu efforts were begun by Mary
Voices and Sounds of Unangax̂
The Unangam Tunuu section is a set of tools and resources for Unangax̂ speakers and learners.
Songs
Ataqan Akun
This song was written in 1993 by Aquilina D. Lestenkof as the entry song for the Pribilof School District’s dance group called the Ataqan Akun
Uyqiĝaadax̂ Huya Ama
Aquilina D. Lestenkof’s dad, Reverend Michael D. Lestenkof, told her that when he was a boy, his father Dimitri would take him and his brothers,
Malgaqan Samtalix
This song‐dance began with a discussion about the need to pay homage to the evacuation of our St. Paul Island community during World War II,
Haqada Bambayaax̂
Aquilina recalls singing this tune in elementary school; but not with ‘bambayaax̂’ and ‘tayaĝunaax̂.’ In the 1990’s, Aquilina translated it into this version; a better
Slum Tugidangin
A song to help remember the Unangam Tunuu names for the months of the year. These names were derived from the Russian words for the
Nidiilam Angalingin
A song to help remember the Unangam Tunuu names for the days of the week. These names were derived from the Russian words for the
Kinkakuchaadax̂
Translation provided by: Mary N. Bourdukofsky. Translation date unknown.
Unangam Tunugan Aasmukangin
The pronunciation of the letters in the Unangam Tunuu alphabet.
