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- EIN 92-0150422
- admin@alutiiqmuseum.org
- 907-486-7004
- 215 Mission Road Suite 101 Kodiak AK 99615 USA
- http://alutiiqmuseum.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Museums
Mission: The Alutiiq Museum preserves the cultural traditions of the Alutiiq people and promote greater public awareness of the rich cultural legacy of all the indigenous societies of the Alaskan Gulf coast. In pursuit of these goals, the museum collects and preserves archaeological, ethnological, and archival materials from the Alutiiq Nation in a repository that is accessible to the public. The museum supports research on Alutiiq culture and history, and shares the results through exhibits, publications, and presentation.
Target demographics: inviting all to celebrate Alutiiq heritage through living culture!
Geographic areas served: Kodiak, Alaska
Programs: The Qik'rtarmiut Alutiit (Alutiiq People of the Island) language program is dedicated to documenting and revitalizing the Alutiiq Language of the Kodiak Archipelago. Fluent speakers work with Alutiiq language learners and other professionals to study the language, make recordings for the Museum's Alutiiq language archive, and create learning materials for all ages. The Qik'rtarmiut Alutiit Regional Language Advisory Committee meets bimonthly to guide language program efforts. This committe includes Native corporation and tribal representatives, educational organizations, and interested individuals.