Cama’i – Hello
The past meets the present at the Alutiiq Museum, where you can explore 7,800 years of Alutiiq/Sugpiaq heritage. See ancestral artifacts, discover history, and learn how Alutiiq traditions continue. We welcome people of all ages, heritages, and abilities to our exhibits and programs. Please join us.
Connect
Find upcoming events and our latest resources at the links below.
Place Names
Our interactive map shares over 300 Alutiiq words for Kodiak’s communities, landmarks, and geographic features. Click on a place to see and hear its Alutiiq name.
Our Ancestors
Cheryl Lacy’s vibrant watercolors bring portraits of Alutiiq ancestors to life. Enjoy Cheryl’s artwork and learn about the historic paintings, from 1818, that inspired her work.
Acquisitions
Every year, the Alutiiq Museum’s collections grow with gifts of artifacts, artwork, photos, documents, and recordings. Learn about some of our latest additions.
Karluk Lake
For six years, museum archaeologists have been studying the 7800-years of Alutiiq history beside Karluk Lake. Learn about their finds and life in Kodiak’s interior.
Latest Activity
Send a message with pictographs, play word games, make paper dolls, or host a tea party. Find a free downloadable page of our activity book at the start of each month.
Word of the Week
The Alutiiq Word of the Week has been sharing language and cultural traditions for over 26 years. Find all 681 lessons in our online, searchable archive. What will you learn?
Traditions
The Alutiiq World
History, Subsistence, Language, Art
Language
Lessons, Place Names, Collections, Research, History
Education
Cultural Activities, Teacher Resources
Collections
Holdings, Amutat, Research, Facilities, Policies
Beaded headdress by Cassie Rowland
Alutiiq Museum Store
SHOP LOCAL. SHOP ALUTIIQ.
Find unique artwork, handmade gifts, books, and museum merchandise inspired by Alutiiq heritage. Shop at our store in the museum or at the Native Welcome center in the Kodiak Marketplace, visit us online, or let us assist you by phone (844-425-8844). Gift wrapping is available.
