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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2025-02-02 | 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. | |
2025-01-12 | Snail – Ipuk Iput yaamat acaatni etaartut. – Snails are always under the rocks. | |
2025-01-05 | Rudder – ARulaq Anguamek aRulallrianga.—I used a paddle as a rudder (to steer). | |
2024-12-29 | New Year's Eve – Nuuwikuutam Maqin’ra (N), Snuuwikuutam Maqin’ra (S), Nuta’aq uksugkam Maqin’ra Ernerpak nuta’aq uksugkam Maqin’ra. – Today is New Year’s Eve. | |
2024-12-22 | Cradle – Urnaq Urnamen carliaq lliiluku. – Put the baby in the cradle. | |
2024-12-15 | Steam Bath, Banya – Maqiwik Maqiwik uqnaarllia. – The banya was hot. | |
2024-12-08 | House, Cabin – Engluq (N), Ungluq (S) Nutaamek engluliyut. – They are building a new house | |
2024-12-01 | Septum Piercing – Maitaq Maitartuumartaallriit arnat. – Women used to wear septum piercings. |