Cama’i, guinga atqa Naanaaruaq. Ap’rtaaratnga MiRikansat’stun Marissa. Ilanka Kasukuagmiut, Nunarmiut, Ilulux-miut, Unga-miut cali. Guinga Sugpiaruunga, Unangax-runga cali. 

Hi, my name is Naanaaruaq, my American name is Marissa. My family is from Akhiok, Old Harbor, Unalaska, and Unga. I’m Sugpiaq and Unangax (two distinct Alaska Native cultural groups). I’m learning to speak and teach one of my heritage languages, Sugt’stun (Sugpiaq/Alutiiq language), and I know a little of my other heritage language, Unangam tunuu (Unangax language).