ILAKUILLUKI – TO SHARE THEM CUQLLIIPET NIUTAAKAITKUT, “ILAKUILLUKI CAQINEK PINGQ’RKUT.” – OUR ELDERS USED TO TELL US, “ALWAYS SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE.” Sharing is the act of giving away a portion of one’s knowledge or belongings to support others. People share for many reasons. Although kindness can be one motivation, another common explanation is risk […]
QUHMAQ – BRACKET FUNGUS QUHMAT NAUTARTUT NAPANI. – BRACKET FUNGI GROW ON TREES. Fungi are among the most common organisms on Earth and they are found everywhere—in the ground, in the air, in water, and even inside people and animals. The fungus kingdom includes well-known organisms like mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, and less familiar organisms likes […]
With grants from Museums Alaska and the Kodiak Community Foundation, the Alutiiq Museum has purchased and installed a large bronze sculpture by Alutiiq artist Perry Eaton. The Messenger, a mask with both bird and human features, is 47 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. The public is invited to see this mask in the Alutiiq […]
TANQISQAQ – SAINT TANQISQAT NALLUNILGNUT . – THE SAINTS WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE. The Russian Orthodox faithful believe that sainthood is a condition of holiness and a gift from God. Saints are people who live virtuous lives, following the values of scripture. They are prophets, teachers, defenders, and thinkers who uphold the faith and set an example […]