Uyak Bay-Alutiiq Word of the Week-March 11th
Uyaq—Uyak Bay Kugyasigtaallriit Uyarmi.—They used to seine in Uyak Bay. Uyak Bay is the largest fjord in the Kodiak Archipelago.…
Counceller Honored for Ancestors’ Memorial Park
The Alaska Anthropological Association has awarded Dr. April Laktonen Counceller, the Executive Director of the Alutiiq Museum, its Outstanding Current…
Cockle/Clam-Alutiiq Word of the Week-March 3rd
Qahmaquq, Mamaayaq—Cockle / Clam Qahmaquryugtua.—I want some cockles. Kodiak’s shores are encrusted with a wealth of intertidal organisms. Clams, cockles,…
African-American-Alutiiq Word of the Week-February 24th
Alap’aaq—African American Person Alap’aaq Nuniamen taillria.—An African-American person came to Old Harbor. African Americans began living and working in…
Island-Alutiiq Word of the Week-February 17th
Qik’rtaq—Island …
Naked-Alutiiq Word of the Week-February 10th
Matarngaluni—Naked Cuumi agnguartaallriit matarngaluteng.—They used to always dance naked. Clothing is an ancient and uniquely human invention. No other species…
February Updates from the Alutiiq Museum
Cama’i! The days are getting longer and spring feels like it’s just around the corner. The museum store has lots…
Sign Language-Alutiiq Word of the Week-February 3rd
llicarluni/lliigaaluni—Gesture, Sign Language Aigateng aturtaaqait llicarluteng.—They used to use their hands, gesturing (to talk). The worlds cultures have devised numerous,…
Fox-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 27th
Kaugya’aq—Fox Kaugya’arsurlinuk.—Let’s (two of us) go fox hunting. Kodiak is home to several varieties of fox (Vulpes vulpes). Coastal habitats…
Bailer-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 20th
Imanga’iyutaq–Bailer Imanga’iyutaq aturu!—Use the bailer! Whether you are piloting a seiner, running a skiff, or paddling a canoe, water is…