A great place to begin exploring Alutiiq culture is the Alutiiq Museum, where engaging exhibits, artwork, and hands-on programs highlight values such as family, stewardship of the land, and connection to tradition. Just behind the museum, the Alutiiq Ancestors’ Memorial offers a peaceful space to reflect on the island’s long history and the community’s work to bring ancestors home through repatriation. As you explore Kodiak, remember that this is an ancestral homeland where heritage is not only preserved—it is actively celebrated. From art and language to subsistence traditions and community gatherings, the Alutiiq culture remains a vital and respected part of life in the archipelago. KODIAK.ORG 23 KODIAK.ORG | 25 g Hello - cama'i Salmon - iqalluk HALIBUT - sagiq MOTHER - maama/aana FATHER - atta/ taata KAYAK - qayaq RAIN - qiteq ISLAND - qik'rtaq DANCE - agnguaq WHALE - arwaq BEAR - taquka'aq EAGLE - kum'agyak THANK YOU - quyanaa Generations of the Alutiiq people have limited knowledge of their traditional language. However, many elders and language scholars are working to reawaken the Alutiiq language. Audio files of these words and many more are available at www.alutiiqmuseum.org Rebirth of a language
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