Alutiiq Word of the Week, July 7, 2013
Word of the Week Lesson 16:2 Arlluk – Orca; Killer Whale Arllut kuimartut imarmi. – Orcas are swimming in the ocean. (click sentence to hear Alutiiq words spoken) The orca or killer whale (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the dolphin family. These large, toothed sea mammals are aggressive hunters known for their feeding […]
Alutiiq Word of the Week, June 30, 2013
Word of the Week Lesson 16:1 Laptuuk – Baseball Kiagmi laptuugtaartukut. – We play baseball in the summertime. (click the sentence to hear the Alutiiq words spoken) In classical Alutiiq society, community gatherings were an opportunity for games, particularly those played outdoors. Both men and women enjoyed participating in athletic challenges, including everything from swimming, […]
Alutiiq Museum Seeks Artwork
The Alutiiq Museum seeks to buy works of contemporary art for its permanent collection. Grant funds from the Rasmuson Foundation’s Art Acquisition program will support purchases that reflect the cultural history and environment of the Alutiiq world, and are suitable for exhibition. Following Rasmuson guidelines, works must be current (less than 5 years old), and […]