Refuge Rock, Fortress–Nagaayuq Nagaayuq Ikani et’uq. – There is a refuge rock over there. To protect their families from raiders, Alutiiq people built temporary settlements at the top of precipitous cliffs and small, rocky, cliff-bound islands. These strategically located refuges were designed to repel attackers. Here, families prepared shelters and stockpiled supplies. When communities […]
KODIAK, Alaska – The Coast Guard medically evacuated a woman from the container ship CMA CMG Georgia approximately 100 nautical miles south of Kodiak, Saturday. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew hoisted and transported the patient from the vessel to awaiting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel at the air station. Watchstanders at the Coast […]
Clothing–Atkut (N), Agunat (S), Aunat (S) Agunanek piliyuq. – She is making clothes. Sewing in classical Alutiiq society was often a social activity. Women enjoyed each other’s company as they produced clothing and covers for skin boats. Girls began participating at the age of six, making thread and braiding line. Some communities recognized a young […]
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a mariner on Friday in Kukak Bay. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Kodiak hoisted and transported the injured man from the 30-foot vessel, Wilderness 4, to awaiting Emergency Services Personnel at the air station. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage watchstanders received the initial […]