Alutiiq Word of the Week & Museum News – Page 7

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Anchor — Kicaq Kicaq agtunartuq. – The anchor is heavy. Before the availability of metal tools, Alutiiq people fashioned anchors…

Paint, Color — KRaasirluni KRaasiyaqa maaskaaqa. – I am painting my mask. Painted designs are the final artistic touch on…

Gain Awareness — llangarlluni Carliaqa llangllarngauq. – My child is aware. Why do toddlers like to say, “No!”? The answer…

“Trump is again proving that he lied to the American people and doesn’t care about lowering costs—only what’s best for…

Spirit — Sua (literally, “Its person”), Anerneq (literally, “breath”) Caqiq tamarmi suangq’rtuq. – Something all around has a spirit. The…

Snail — Ipuk Iput yaamat acaatni etaartut. – Snails are always under the rocks. Snails, particularly the periwinkle (Littorina sitkana),…

Rudder — ARulaq Anguamek aRulallrianga.—I used a paddle as a rudder (to steer). There are many types of rudders found…

Cradle — Urnaq Urnamen carliaq lliiluku. – Put the baby in the cradle. Finding a safe place for a baby…

Steam Bath, Banya — Maqiwik Maqiwik uqnaarllia. – The banya was hot. Alutiiq sod houses had a small side chamber…

House, Cabin — Engluq (N), Ungluq (S) Nutaamek engluliyut. – They are building a new house. When Alutiiq people travel…