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Holiday Cheer

Pinarlluni, Tanqigluni . . . All is Calm, All is Bright . . .

Petroglyph garland by Cindy Pennington.

Early winter has long been a time of celebration in Alutiiq/Sugpiaq communities. When the land froze, socializing, celebrating, and giving thanks began.  Learn about winter traditions and add some cultural activities to this holiday season.


Activities

Make Ornaments

Add Kodiak-inspired ornaments to your holiday decorations.

Share Greetings

Share and Alutiiq language greeting in your holiday cards.

Bake

Dress your gingerbread cookies with Alutiiq clothing. 


Atuutet—Songs

Enjoy voices singing in Alutiiq. These recordings are from Generations, a collection of traditional and contemporary Alutiiq songs from Kodiak Island. Created with support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Nepaninani Unuk — Silent Night

By Qik’rtarmiut Alutiit Masters & Apprentices

Aniuq Suguaq — Snowman

By Stella Krumrey & Old Harbor Youth

Tuntut Taiyut — Reindeer are Coming

As sung by Sophie Katelnikoff Shepherd

Lluuwarluni — Sledding

By Stella Krumrey and Old Harbor Youth

Puqisqat — The Wise Men

A Traditional Russian Orthodox Hymn