House-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 10th
Engluq (N), ungluq (S)–House / Cabin Nutaamek engluliyut.–They are building a new house. When Alutiiq people travel outside Alaska or…
Engluq (N), ungluq (S)–House / Cabin Nutaamek engluliyut.–They are building a new house. When Alutiiq people travel outside Alaska or…
KRaasirluni–Paint; Color KRaasiyaqa maaskaaqa.–I am painting my mask. Painted designs are the final artistic touch on many Alutiiq objects. Artisans…
Siilaq–Awl Siilaq ipegtuq.–The awl is sharp. An awl is a sharp, pointed tool used to punch holes in leather. In…
Tugluq–Fermented oil, berry pulp & vegetables Tugulitaarllriit puckami piturluku nangluku–They always used to make tugluq in barrels and eat it…
MuRutuumasqaq – Battered Thing Una muRutuumasqaq yaamamek giinangq’rtuq. – This pounded rock has a face. Alutiiq people crafted stone into…
Qiluryaq – Braided Seal Gut Taugkut qiluryat ekllinartut. – Those braided seal gut look delicious. Visitors to Kodiak often ask…
Qikarlluk – Sinew Cuumi arnat minq’rtaallriit qikarllugmek aturluteng. – Women used to always sew using sinew. Sinew is a general…
Tumasurluni – Track (to stalk) Tamasurtaallriakut kaugyanek. – We used to track foxes. Alutiiq hunters stalk animals with great knowledge…
Akulluku – To Mix; To Stir Up Suupaq Akusgu – Stir the soup. The Alutiiq verb allukulu means to mix…
Cirunertulik – Elk Cirunertulit piturnirtaartut. – Elk always taste good. Elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) are one of four ungulate species…