Extras
How the community came to embrace this language learning and teaching technique.
Where Are Your Keys?
“Sungcuk” or "The Little People"
A traditional Alutiiq story about the Sungcuk (Little People) with artwork by Hanna Sholl.
“Sungcuk” or "The Little People"
The Outsider Perspective: Michael
When an outsider enters a community to try and help, things can get complicated.
The Outsider Perspective: Michael
Kids try to create a new word in their endangered Alaska Native language for “tweet.”
A New Word for “Tweet”
Eli and Sven on Carving and Identity
Eli learns to carve with Sven, alongside other Alaska Native kids at camp.
Eli and Sven on Carving and Identity
Echo, 14, is an Alaska Native student who practices Alutiiq at home with her mom, Tonya.
Echo and Her Mom
Alutiiq dancer Candace Branson on the positive impact of traditional dance among men.
Dancing is for Men
The "Bruce Lee" of Alutiiq: Phyllis
Fluent Alutiiq Elder Phyllis conducts a “language fishing session” in her home.
The "Bruce Lee" of Alutiiq: Phyllis
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