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.…
Oil-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 16
Uquq—Oil Una uquq asirtuq.—This oil is good. Today, many people limit the amount of fat in their diet, but in…
Dance-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 9th
Agnguarluni—Dance Agnguart’skuk!—Let’s dance! Dancing was a favorite activity at Alutiiq winter festivals. Moving to the rhythmic beat of skin drums,…