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Alutiiq Word of the Week Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

- Education
- 4.6 • 10 Ratings

Weekly lessons on all things Alutiiq! Explore Alutiiq vocabulary and a wealth of cultural information. We post a new lesson every Sunday. Supported by a grant to Koniag, Inc. by the Institute for Museum and Library Services, by the Kodiak Island Borough School District through the READ Project, and by the Munartet Project.

- APR 14, 2024
African American Person

African American Person

Alap'aaq, ARap'aaq – African American Person

Alap'aaq Nuniamen taillria. – An African American person came to Old Harbor.
- 3 min
- APR 7, 2024
Net

Net

Kugyaq, Kugyasiq – Net

Kugyasiq aturtaa'aqa. – I use the net.
- 2 min
- MAR 31, 2024
Elder

Elder

Cuqlliq – Elder

Cuqllit amlen'irtut maani awa'i. – There are not many Elders around anymore.
- 2 min
- MAR 24, 2024
Crested Auklet

Crested Auklet

Kungyuk – Crested Auklet

Kungyut amlertaallriit kangiyami. – There used to always be crested auklets in the bay.
- 3 min
- MAR 17, 2024
Fur Seal

Fur Seal

Aatak – Fur Seal

Aatat quiliutartut. – Fur seals are fat.
- 2 min
- MAR 10, 2024
Weasel

Weasel

Amitatuk – Weasel

Amitatut naryartaakenka. – I used to trap weasels.
- 2 min

4.6 out of 5

10 Ratings

Great resource!

Wonderful resource, short and educational! I know they can be found online, but I would love to see a full archive on the app. I’m trying to surprise my grandma with better Alutiiq and this helps a ton, thanks!