Iqlluwista – Cheater / Trickster Iqlluwingnaqaaten. – He is trying to cheat you. Things are not always as they seem! This is a message found in many Alutiiq legends, which feature tales of trickery. Trusting people are fooled by the seemingly good intentions of others–betrayed by loved ones, tricked by friends, or cheated by strangers. […]
We are very excited about this years Holiday Bazaar on Sat. November 29th. It was all filled up on the 1st of November and it is the most we have ever had. Thank you to everyone who is participating. This should be a wonderful event. If you are around, please take some time to visit. […]
Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak report that they have received multiple reports of burglaries, criminal trespass, and theft in the past week in Kodiak Island’s largest community. The Kodiak Post said that they believe that “the reports are related, as locals are returning home to find their residences have been entered,” said the trooper dispatch. […]
Llaatesurta – Weatherman Llaatsurtaallriit. – They used to be weathermen. Long before marine radios, the nightly, television weather report, weather apps and weather cams, Alutiiq people interpreted the weather by reading the wind, waves, clouds, and phase of the sun and moon. Shaman, men and women skilled at interacting with the unseen world, were weather […]