Married couple — Tamallkuk Guangkunuk tamallkuk. – We are a married couple. Today, many people choose not to marry, or to marry later in life. In the last forty years, the average age at marriage in the United States has increased significantly due to changing gender roles, social norms, and economic factors. In classical Alutiiq […]
Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on rodents during January. Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab, and explore the galleries. […]
Snow — Qaniq (falling), Aniuq (on ground) Qaninguq. – It is snowing Although the Kodiak Archipelago does not receive large quantities of snow, snow cover is present between December and March and remains in the region’s high interior mountains throughout the year. For Alutiiq people, frozen landscapes presented both opportunities and challenges. Winter in the […]
Talisman — Nakernaq Carliarluki nakernaten. Nakciquten. – Take care of your talisman. You will be lucky. A rabbit’s foot, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe–these are all widely recognized symbols of luck in modern American life. They are talismans, objects believed to provide good fortune or personal protection. People in all cultures use talismans, often carrying […]