Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Arrow Game
26/06/2022 Duration: 02minArrow Game–Ruuwarluni Tamamta ruuwartaallriakut Paaskaami. – We used to all play bow and arrow at Easter time.
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Sea Mammal Haul Out Rock
12/06/2022 Duration: 03minUgwik – Sea mammal haul out rock Wiinaq ugwigmi et'uq. – The sea lion is on the haul out rock.
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Sitkalidak Island
05/06/2022 Duration: 03minSalliitaq / Saliitaq – Sitkalidak Island Agyunitua Saliitamen ernerpak – I do not want to go to Sitkalidak Island today.
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Crying Place
29/05/2022 Duration: 02minQiawik – Crying Place Qikertaq qiawik. – The island is a crying place.
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To Persevere
01/05/2022 Duration: 03minQugaarkunani — To not give up, to persevere Taugna suk qugaartenilnguq. — The person didn't give up.
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To Beachcomb
24/04/2022 Duration: 02minQutirluni – To beachcomb Caqimek ikugtaartukut qutiyaqamta. – Whenever we go beachcombing, we always find something.
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Steelhead Trout
13/03/2022 Duration: 03minMayuwartaq – Steelhead Trout Kal'umiuwat mayurwartarsurtaartut. – Karluk people always fish for steelhead trout.
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Kiliuda Bay
06/03/2022 Duration: 03minKilutaq – Kiliuda Bay Suuget Kilutamen iqallugsurtaartut. – People always go to Kiliuda Bay to fish.