Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam Tunuu, the language of the Indigenous Unangax̂ people.
Alaska Native Arts & Culture
Utqiagvik residents gather to share joy and loss during this year’s whaling festival
Several coastal Arctic communities hosted festivals throughout June to celebrate a successful whaling season with dance and feasts.
Archaeologists find evidence of villages and one site from 7,000 years ago on Shuyak Island
A archaeological survey of an island near Kodiak has discovered new Alaska Native village sites, including one believed to be the island’s oldest.
Canonized on the Kuskokwim: Orthodox faithful descend on Kwethluk for the glorification of St. Olga
The two-day glorification ceremony for Olga “Arrsamquq” Michael, known as Matushka Olga, brought together those drawn to her message of healing from afar, and the people of the region for whom she has long held a saint-like status.
Lingít Word of the Week: Yaakw — Canoe
This week’s word is yaakw, which means canoe.
Lingít Word of the Week: Taan — Sea lion
This week’s word is taan, which means sea lion.