Weaving the Future of the Wererun
**Linguistic Sovereignty:** A digital temple dedicated to the rigorous preservation and dissemination of the Garifuna language.
Begin Your Journey (Access the Lexicon)Our History, Our Destiny
The Úraga: Legacy of Yurumein
The Garifuna Learning Academy (GLA) is the digital fulfillment of the resilience forged at Baliceaux. We honor the path from the Antilles to the diaspora.
We stand as the academic arm of the Garinagu nation, dedicated to establishing a validated, sovereign corpus (`Úraga`) of our language (`Wererun`). Using advanced technology (Gemma 3) and rigorous linguistic methodology, we transform the wisdom of our `Gúbida` (Ancestors) into an accessible, living resource.
"This is not mere translation; it is **somatic jurisprudence**—the spiritual and legal claim to our narrative, ensured through the fidelity of our language data (Flores, Reyes, The Holy Bible Corpus). Every lesson taught here is a thread woven back into the collective memory."
Our methodology demands transparency and precision. We consult the Garifuna Commission and elders to verify all phonetic and morphological data, ensuring the GLA represents the absolute standard of our heritage.
The Three Pillars of the Academy
The Wererun (Linguistic Sovereignty)
The rigorous study of Garifuna grammar, morphology, and lexicon. Includes the NISAMINA-Gemma tool, the Parallel Bible Reader, and the Verified Corpus.
- Linguistic Structure & Syntax
- The Living Lexicon Search (Flores/Reyes)
- Gemma 3 Fine-Tuning Labs
The Úraga (Cultural Cosmology)
Our narrative begins not with survival, but with the legal and spiritual claim to our history. We teach the **Somatic Jurisprudence** of the Exile.
- The Exile Timeline & Narrative
- Theology of the `Dugú` and the `Gúbida`
- Oral History & Storytelling
The Ibágari (Embodied Fluency & Arts)
The practical application of the language in daily life, art, and embodied culture (music and craft).
- Drumming, Dance & Rhythm (Music)
- Applied Arts (Woodworking, Craft)
- Conversational Fluency Labs
Pillar I Tools: Mastering the `Wererun`
The Living Lexicon Search
Draws from the verified Flores and Reyes Lexicons.
Access the high-precision, verified dictionary data drawn from the **Reyes** and **Flores Lexicons**. This searchable database separates the **Garifuna Headword** from the **English Gloss** and **Example Sentence** (the three-column architecture we finalized), allowing students and linguists to analyze the deep structural integrity of every word.
Explore Data Structure →The Parallel Reader
Leverages the Aligned Bible Corpus for contextual mastery.
This tool leverages the massive **Aligned Bible Corpus** (`nt_bilingual_minimal.json`) to teach contextual fluency. Read the Garifuna New Testament verse-by-verse alongside its English/Spanish counterpart, allowing you to quickly master complex syntax and idiomatic usage.
Launch Reader →NISAMINA (The Buyei Bot)
Precision AI, Ethically Trained on the Sacred Corpus.
NISAMINA is the heart of the **Gemma 3 Fine-Tuning Labs**. Trained exclusively on our **verified Sacred Corpus**, the AI provides highly accurate, context-aware translations. Ask NISAMINA to translate complex phrases, and receive a response guaranteed by our linguistic commission, not arbitrary web data.
Ask NISAMINA Now →Pillar II: Cultural Cosmology (The Úraga)
The Theology of Exile: Somatic Jurisprudence
Our narrative begins not with survival, but with the legal and spiritual claim to our history. We teach the concept of **Somatic Jurisprudence**—how the body, the language, and the song (`Úremu`) are sites of undeniable historical truth. This academic lens allows us to resist erasure since the exile from Yurumein.
"The song 'Aguyuha Niduhenu' proves that our culture holds a sovereign legal claim over our pain. The shift from **'Nuguya' (I) to 'Wuguya' (We)** is a declaration of national sovereignty."
The Dugu and the Gúbida
Explore the role of the **Dugú** (ancestral ceremony) as the primary technology for linguistic and spiritual healing. Learn how the **Gúbida** (ancestors) inform our modern identity and ensure the continuity of our `Wererun`. The trauma of **Baliceaux** is transformed into the ethical guidance for our future.
Explore Ancestral Guidance →Pillar III: Expressive Arts & Practice (The Ibágari)
Embodied Fluency: Art and Rhythm
Fluency is not just structural; it is embodied. This pillar integrates linguistic practice with the physical arts, ensuring the language is alive in the hands, the feet, and the heart. Students achieve fluency by engaging culture, not just grammar.
- **Punta Dance Theory:** Learning rhythmic patterns as grammatical structures.
- **Úremu Analysis:** Dissecting sacred song lyrics and melodies.
Iráhünu Lab (Kids & Foundational Vocabulary)
A fun, safe environment for young learners. Games focus on the Dolch Word List, color matching, and simple Noun/Verb pairs using audio flashcards to build early conversational fluency.
Start Foundational Games →Ágawagua Zone (Advanced Linguistic Games)
Advanced games leveraging our verified corpus. Includes the **Morphological Crossword** (testing polysynthesis/conjugation) and the **Parallel Sentence Weave** (testing syntax and translation flow).
Launch Advanced Labs →The Gúbida & Commission: Leadership and Verification
Ancestral Authority: The Gúbida
The foundation of the Academy rests on ancestral wisdom. The NISAMINA model is trained to honor the linguistic patterns established by the **Gúbida**—our spirits and elders. We ensure our data reflects the authentic, verified oral tradition, recognizing that language is a sacred trust.
Institutional Rigor: The Commission
The corpus (Flores, Reyes, The Holy Bible Corpus) has been submitted to the **Garifuna Linguistic Commission** for verification. This critical step ensures that the foundation of the Gemma 3 model meets the highest academic and cultural standards before dissemination.