Tayarnerutaq – Bracelet Tayarnerutamek nuliqa pikisk’gka. – I gave my wife a bracelet. The Alutiiq word tayarnerutaq literally means “something for your wrist.” In classical Alutiiq society, a number of objects fell into this category. Some things worn on the wrist were jewelry, bracelets created for adornment. In the nineteenth century, Alutiiq women wore bracelets […]
Cikuq – Ice Nanwat cikumaut. – The lakes are frozen over. Kodiak may lie south of the frozen arctic regions of Alaska, but from 1852 to 1870, it was a known for its ice. In the 1850s the California gold rush was in full swing, and the west coast needed ice to preserve food. Russian […]
This holiday season, KeyBank is giving everyone the opportunity to explore 7,500 years of Kodiak’s culture, history, and art with free admission to the Alutiiq Museum. If you have guests from out-of-town, bring them down to see our new weaving and contemporary art exhibits. The Alutiiq Museum will be closed from December 24-January 5, so this […]
Local artist Hanna Sholl hosts this fun, all-ages workshop that explores Alutiiq clothing by decorating gingerbread people. Kids will be inspired to paint ornaments using the design motifs found on traditional parkas and dance regalia. All materials, including blank gingerbread ornaments, will be provided free, courtesy the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Contact Marya Halvorsen […]