The Kodiak History Museum and Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository recently partnered together for a lecture series. The series was designed to provide an opportunity for our Kodiak community to learn and engage more directly in Kodiak’s history, science, and Alutiiq/Sugpiaq culture by connecting and sharing recent scientific and historical work in the region. The series consisted of 4 lectures with Q&A sessions held in October 2024.
Indigenous Science in Fisheries
Documenting Indigenous knowledge surrounding salmon. Presented by Dr. Courtney Carothers and Dehrich Chya in collaboration with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alutiiq Museum. Recorded on October 4th, 2024.
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Plant Use from Alutiiq Archaeological Sites
Burned plant remains are a common find in archaeological sites and can help us understand how Alutiiq ancestors used plants for fuel, food, and tools. Presented by Trevor Lamb, a Ph.D student at Boston University. Recorded on October 11th, 2024.
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Navigating Challenges and Fostering Growth
in Alaska’s Mariculture Industry
An overview of the mariculture industry in Alaska and highlight current initiatives to address challenges and foster growth in Alaska’s mariculture industry by empowering stakeholders with knowledge and resources. Presented by Missy Good from Alaska Sea Grant. Recorded on October 19th, 2024.
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Story of a Remote Bear Camp
The history of one of Kodiak’s remote bear guiding camps that operated for over half of the twentieth century – a time when many Alutiiq families found ways to join the cash economy while staying connected to the land. Presented by Molly Odell from the Alutiiq Museum in partnership with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Recorded on October 25th, 2024.
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The series was made possible with support from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council through the CORal Network.
