The Alutiiq Museum has released the fourth edition of its popular Alutiiq Traditions book. Written by staff, this paperback publication provides accessible one-page lessons on Alutiiq culture, language, and history. The new edition is updated with current information and new topics. It was supported by grant funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and […]
With a $94,376 grant to Koniag, Inc. from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Alutiiq Museum will develop a comprehensive, community-informed plan for a new set of Alutiiq heritage exhibits. The one-year Quliyanguarwik—Storytelling Place project, which began this month, will unite community advisors, museum staff members, and professional exhibit designers to envision the […]
With a $3,400 grant from GCI Gives, the Alutiiq Museum has created video tutorials on Alutiiq stitching techniques. The three-part series teaches viewers three basic stitches used in skin sewing—a blanket stitch, a running stitch, and a laced running stitch. Alutiiq artist and award- winning skin sewer Susan Malutin demonstrates the stitches and narrates the […]
With grants from Museums Alaska and the Kodiak Community Foundation, the Alutiiq Museum has purchased and installed a large bronze sculpture by Alutiiq artist Perry Eaton. The Messenger, a mask with both bird and human features, is 47 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. The public is invited to see this mask in the Alutiiq […]