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 Alutii/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
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