Word of the Week Lesson 16:3 Qecengluni – Run Uswiillraraat cecengtaartut. – Kids are always running around. (Click sentence to hear Alutiiq words spoken) In classical Alutiiq society, runners passed important news from one village to the next. Elders recall young men running along the beach to carry messages to neighboring communities. When they arrived, […]
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 […]
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, […]