Kuingwigmi kuingtut. – They are walking on the boardwalk (walking place).
The Alutiiq word for boardwalk–kuingwik–translates as walking place. Boardwalks are a common feature in Alutiiq villages. Ouzinkie is known for its scenic boardwalks, pathways that that skirt the shore of the community, wind through large spruce trees, and provide scenic views of the boat harbor. Karluk also has a boardwalk. This pathway runs through the heart of the village, and is a place for foot traffic beyond the community’s dusty roads. Such pathways are both places for recreation and important elements of community travel. They provide direct, obstacle free routes between village spaces, while protecting people from muddy or slippery paths, offering an avenue through thick summer vegetation, and helping people move goods.
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