Lekwungen

Living Lands of Lekwungen is a self-guided cultural journey through Lekwungen territory, the traditional and unceded lands of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nation, now known as Victoria, BC. Stand at any of the seven bronze spindle whorl markers, welcome poles, or story sites across the downtown core, and the app meets you there: elder-recorded video, a real word in Lək̕ʷəŋín̕əŋ, and the story behind the place. Unlock a story, learn a word, earn a badge, and build real understanding of the land you're standing on, one site at a time. Features: Location-based unlocks at real cultural sites across Matullia (Victoria) Elder and knowledge-keeper video, in their own words Lək̕ʷəŋín̕əŋ language drawn from the 2024 Dictionary of Lək̕ʷəŋín̕əŋ Earnable badges as you complete sites and lessons No account required to start, sign in only to save your progress Connects you to Songhees- and Xwsepsum-owned businesses along the way Living Lands of Lekwungen is built with the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nation, in partnership with Matullia Holdings and Tourismo. It is Nation-approved, Nation-voiced, and free to use. The land has a name. Come learn it.