Explore Alutiiq vocabulary and a wealth of cultural information with this weekly podcast, and practice your pronunciation of Alutiiq words. Pairing Alutiiq vocabulary with a brief cultural lessons shares the sounds of Alutiiq and provides context for remembering words. This program is generously supported by the Kodiak Island Borough.
Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
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2025-03-23 | Spring – Ugnerkaq Ugnerkartuq awa’i. – Spring is here. | |
2025-03-16 | Hungry – Kaigluni Kaiyaqameng kenirtaartut. – When people are hungry they cook. | |
2025-03-09 | Urine – Etquq Cuumi tan’urat etquat aturtaakait. – They used to use boys’ urine before. | |
2025-03-02 | Bear – Taquka’aq Taquka’at yugnitaaraat, “Suk.”, Taquka’at niugnitaaraat, “Suk.” – Bears always say “Person.” | |
2025-02-23 | Laundry – Iqaiyat Nukallpiat iqaiyaneq pingaktaan’tat. – Men don't like to do laundry. | |
2025-02-16 | Trail, Road – Aprun, Apruteq Kuingtua aprutkun. – I am walking down the trail. | |
2025-02-09 | Anchor – Kicaq Kicaq agtunartuq. – The anchor is heavy. | |
2025-02-02 | Paint, Color – KRaasirluni KRaasiyaqa maaskaaqa. – I am painting my mask. | |
2025-01-26 | Gain Awareness – llangarlluni Carliaqa llangllarngauq. – My child is aware. | |
2025-01-19 | Spirit – Sua (literally, “Its person”), Anerneq (literally, “breath”) Caqiq tamarmi suangq’rtuq. – Something all around has a spirit. |