Masking is a winter Alutiiq ceremony, inspired from Ukrainian folk traditions, that takes place in the days leading up to the Russian New Year. Like carolers, maskers traveled from home to home. Groups of fully disguised men and women dance to see if people can guess their identity. If they are identified, they must unmask and stop for the […]
In celebration of this month’s Russian holidays, we will be hosting a festive tutorial on making Russian tea at the Alutiiq Museum. This is a fun (and free!) activity for all ages. Warm yourself up with this tasty Kodiak tradition. Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:00am–12:30pm. Free. Alutiiq Museum | 215 Mission Road | 907.486.7004
Learn Alutiiq-style wrapping techniques, as seen on our new caribou skin parka currently on display in the Alutiiq Museum, and make your own bracelet. Materials will be provided. This fun workshop is open for ages 9 and up. Space is limited, so please contact Marya Halvorsen to reserve your spot. Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:00am–12:30pm. Free. Alutiiq Museum | […]
Uksuq; Kiak (during Russian times)- Year Uksuq asillria. – The year was good. Russian New Year is one of the beloved holidays observed by Alutiiq families that practice Russian Orthodoxy. This celebration of renewal is held annually on January 14, which is New Years Day on the Julian calendar that tracks the Orthodox year. Around […]