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…
Snow-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 13th
Qaniq (falling), Aniuq (on ground)—Snow Qaninguq.—It is snowing. …
Sea Lettuce-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 6th
Kapuustaq—Sea lettuce Kapuustat aturtaarait naucestarwigmi.—They use kelp (sea lettuce) in the garden. The sea lettuce found in the Kodiak Archipelago…
Raven-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 30
Qalnga’aq—Raven Qalnga’at tamarmeng teglertaartut.—All ravens steal. The common raven (Corvus corax) is a year-round resident of Alaska that lives…
Dot-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 23
Akarngasqangcuk— Dot Akarngasqangcugmek pilirluku.—Mark a dot. Small, round carved or painted dots are a common motif in Alutiiq graphic design.…