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Revital Software

Video games for revitalizing the Indigenous languages of Canada.

Free Indigenous Language Game Library

Our mission is to build a video game library filled with Indigenous language learning games. These games will be completely free for Indigenous communities, and playable both online & and offline. We intend to populate this library with our in-house projects and a selection of commissioned projects, subject to client permission of course!The first batch of games we will make for this library will focus on the Mohawk language, and will be modern retellings of Haudenosaunee legends: The Flying Head, The Little People, The Medicine Keepers, and The Seven Dancers. We are choosing to present these legends in a modern context to illustrate that their teachings are not only relevant, but much needed in today’s society.The images in the slideshow below are mockups of what we will create over the next year and a half.Production on this first batch of games will begin in June 2024. Check our social media for pics and updates!

This project is generously funded by the Interactive and Immersive Program offered by the Indigenous Screen Office.

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About Us

We are a small company that works with Indigenous communities to create interactive language revitalization software. This work is essential because there are over 70 vulnerable and endangered Indigenous languages in the country today. These languages are important because they are a cornerstone of Indigenous sovereignty, and they are embedded with the accumulated knowledge & worldviews of our ancestors. The knowledge contained within our traditional languages is paramount to decolonizing our lands, communities, and our minds.

We recognise that every nation and community has their own unique set of needs when it comes to language revitalization. To address this our software can be designed collaboratively from the ground up, or you can pick from a selection of ready made customizable programs. Our goal is to provide language revitalization software that can be used by either schools or individuals at home.If you have a project in mind, please contact us to discuss where to begin.

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The Team

We are a majority Indigenous owned business operating out of Montreal, Quebec.

Kahentawaks Tiewishaw is a multidisciplinary artist with a particular focus on video games. She grew up in Kanehsatake where she was immersed in learning the Mohawk language, culture, and traditions. These experiences inform much of her artistic practice today, which includes 3D modeling,
illustration, game making, and sculpture. In 2020 she founded Revital Software, a company specializing in Indigenous language learning video games which allows her to blend her passion for technology and language revitalization.

Wennekerakon is a Mohawk from Kanehsatake with a background in early childhood education. After graduating from Concordia University with a Bachelor's degree in Child Studies, she worked for a private daycare in Montreal where she discovered her passion for creating learning activities for children through arts and crafts. Today she is furthering that mission as a digital artist and designer with the goal of creating content for children to reconnect with their language in a fun and interactive way.

Frederyk KowalczykFred is a software developer with a myriad of technology stacks under his sleeve. He has developed apps and software in a variety of industries that include: festivals, fitness, utilities, education and his favourite: games. Fred is a believer in the presence of Indigenous peoples in the digital future and wants to build systems that work for them, not against them.

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Our Values

To help you decide if you want to work with us, here is our living list of company values.

  • To help preserve and revitalize the Indigenous languages of Canada.

  • To serve the unique needs of the Indigenous communities we work with.

  • To empower Indigenous schools with contemporary learning technology.

  • To bring Indigenous languages back into the home.

  • To provide employment opportunities to Indigenous people.

  • To pay livable wages to all employees.

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Our Services

Video Games
Revital offers a dual approach to video game development. We have a dedicated team for in-house projects, where we create games of our own design. Additionally, we gladly accept custom game commissions, working closely with clients to bring their unique visions to life. Custom games may include:

  • Indigenous language learning games with options available for multiple localizations (English primary language + Mohawk secondary language, ect...)

  • Indigenous historical games

  • Indigenous myths and legends games

  • Indigenous biographical games

Digital Arts
Although our primary focus is video game development, our art team also performs a variety of digital arts services. Those services include:

  • Video game asset creation (2D & 3D characters, props, and environments)

  • Digital illustration for Indigenous language learning resources (books, flashcards, posters)

  • Concept art

  • Storyboarding

Didn’t find what you were looking for? If you have a project in mind and would like to explore how our expertise can contribute to its success, we encourage you to reach out to us. Our team is always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

Speaking Engagements
We consider ourselves fortunate to have gained invaluable insights and perspectives through our experience in Indigenous game development. If you’re interested in hearing about the things we've learned over the years, we’re happy to appear in:

  • Classroom presentations (elementary, high school, college, university)

  • Panel discussions (academic, industry)

  • Podcasts

  • Publications

  • Interviews

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Games

Test drive one of our past projects and find out if our services are right for you.

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Press About Us

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Contact Us

If you are interested in consulting services, would like to collaborate with us on a project, or if you are interested in obtaining customized ready made software, please fill out the form below. We will get back to you as soon as we can.