The Alutiiq Museum will receive $32,000 from the Alaska State Council for the Arts Operation Support program. The money will be distributed over two years. It is designed to provide foundational support for Alaska’s arts organizations by supporting ongoing artistic and administrative expenses.
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 […]