Alutiiq Museum Podcasts

Akcinguq — Akcinguq and the Woman Who Became a Bear 04.02.2022 7:03 ↓

A married couple live alone with their young daughter. One day, he goes out hunting and does not come back. She soon learns that he is not dead and goes on a journey to find her husband. This story is read by Candace Cutmen Branson and was originally told by Fedosia Laktonen of Karluk in 1962. To learn more about Kodiak Alutiiq Legends, visit https://alutiiqmuseum.org/explore/publications to downl...

Qalngall'raaq — How Raven Brought the Light (Read by April Laktonen Counceller) 07.01.2022 6:10 ↓

In a world of darkness, Raven travels to a faraway ciqlluaq—sod house in search of the dawn. He uses his tricks to bring daylight to the world. This story was originally told in 1962 by Fedosia Laktonen of Karluk. Her great-granddaughter, April Laktonen Counceller, reads her version of this ancient tale. To learn more about Kodiak Alutiiq Legends, visit https://alutiiqmuseum.org/explore/publicatio...

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Fourteen 25.03.2021 9:46 ↓

After a long journey, the boys return safely to their village.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Thirteen 24.03.2021 9:49 ↓

The boys fight to paddle out of a tunnel and Kuuku worries he will have to return home on his own.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Twelve 23.03.2021 9:00 ↓

The boys say goodbye to their friends and begin their journey home.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Eleven 22.03.2021 7:45 ↓

As the boys prepare for their trip home, their plans are interrupted by a sudden jolt.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Ten 21.03.2021 7:53 ↓

Mik’i regains his strength as the boys spend the day swimming with their new best friend and his family.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Nine 20.03.2021 6:52 ↓

The boys make a pair of unlikely friends.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Eight 19.03.2021 8:08 ↓

Tanqiq and Kuuku name their new friend and have a swimming lesson.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Seven 18.03.2021 7:02 ↓

The boys finally find the origin of the mysterious sound.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Six 17.03.2021 8:20 ↓

The boys meet a lonely creature who needs their help and in turn, they learn importance of Uswitusqaq’s dream.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Five 16.03.2021 8:16 ↓

The boys are caught in a storm and seek shelter in a cave, where they meet some unexpected guests.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Four 15.03.2021 8:17 ↓

The boys investigate the strange noise and reminisce about their home.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Three 14.03.2021 9:53 ↓

Tanqiq tells the story of the arhnat– sea otters, and the boys hear a strange sound across the bay.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter Two 13.03.2021 2:21 ↓

Tanqiq and Kuuku wonder why they were chosen to take this important sea journey.

Uswitusqaq's Dream Chapter One 23.02.2021 6:52 ↓

Tanqiq and Kuuku set off by kayak to unravel the mystery of Uswitusqaq’s dream.