Hilada
"Read"

Produced in Atka Village 1972, and written and illustrated by Nadesta Golley.












Ulax̂

ulakuchax̂ (little house).













Sabaakax̂ ulax̂ alakux̂.

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The dog needs a house.

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Piitram ulakuchax̂ ngaan agukuu.

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Peter builds a little house for (the dog).

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Sabaakaan ulax̂ matamax̂?

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Does your dog also have a house?

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