Museum researchers begin archaeological survey in Uyak Bay with support from the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 2020.
Archaeological sites are a non-renewable resource. Once disturbed, the information they hold is lost forever. Since 1998, Alutiiq Museum archaeologists have partnered with the US Fish & Wildlife Service to document the condition of archaeological sites in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. With the help of students and volunteers, our team has evaluated hundreds of sites through thousands of site visits. This work is recording valuable information, revealed Alutiiq history, and educating the public about the value of archaeological sites.