X̱aad Kíl Platform Design & Cultural Naming Survey

X̱aad Kíl Platform Design

What would make the platform feel like a living X̱aad Kíl, not just another website?

What images, icons, symbols, or visual styles make this space feel Haida?

What words or colors carry meaning for the feel of the platform?

Suggest additional culturally meaningful Haida words/phrases for the user interface and platform elements (UI themes, labels, slogans).

What access features are needed? (Check all: font size, screen-reader, language)

Please add names or for the below concepts in X̱aad Kíl or English

Concept | Metaphorical Term | Cultural or Symbolic Meaning

Learners | Seedlings / Saplings | Growth, nurtured by knowledge keepers

Elders | Knowledge Holders / Old Growth | Deep roots, wisdom, guidance

Youth | New Shoots / Torch Bearers | Carriers of future knowledge, renewal

Councils | Circle of Voices | Shared governance, listening, collective wisdom

Partner Orgs | Allies at the Fire | Cooperative presence at the gathering circle

Visitors | Guests in the Longhouse | Entering with respect, temporary access

Researchers | Knowledge Scouts | Those journeying to learn—may require protocols

Repository / Database | Story Basket / Knowledge Well | Holds collective memory, stories, data

Data Channel | River of Voices | Continuous flow of language/audio/data

Collaboration Hub | Gathering Place / Community Fire | Where people meet, discuss, build together

Clan Spaces | House Posts / Crested Halls | Belonging spaces rooted in clan identity

Consent Log | Respect Trail / Path of Permission | Record of agreements, protocols, consent steps

App Builder | Carver’s Bench / Tool Chest | Place of creation, experimentation, shaping digital forms

Home / Landing Page | Welcome Mat / Longhouse | Entrance First point of contact, orientation space

Data Vault | Sacred Bundle / Winter Chest | Protected items of high value and respect

Trusted Circle | Circle of Trust / Blanket of Permission | Community or role-based access rooted in relationship

Language Dashboard | Star Chart / Drum Face | A visual compass to track progress and rhythm

AI Voice | Echo Spirit / Digital Storyteller | A voice that mimics, responds, and carries knowledge forward

What do you hope this platform becomes? What would make you proud?