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Earthquakes are a common occurrence for Alaskans. The echoing instructions of the tsunami warning system are familiar to coastal residents. But, how many…

Alakaa ai: Gee whizAlakaa ai, nutann kiimi piturtua sarsalua! Translation:Gee whiz, I'm just now eating and having tea!

Ac'irluni: Feel the grooveAc'iqii cauyarngata Iwanunkut wamngata.Translation:The music sure got into John when they played music.

Nuwikutaq, New Year’s Celebration.Peknertulartuq paigneq Nuwikutamen.Translation: The preparation for New Year’s Celebration is a lot of work.Nuwikutaq,…

Caqallqat, seaweed.Caqallqat alliqiurtut awa.Translation: The seaweed are starting to appear.Caqallqat, seaweed. Sugt'stun is the traditional language of…

Cuqlliq, elder.Cuqllirpaq pitani minartutaq'gki cuqlliminum.Translation: He gave his first catch to his elders.Cuqlliq, elder.Sugt'stun is the traditional…

Pastaaq, Lent.Paaskaamen paiglluta pastartutkut.Translation: We are preparing for Pascha by having Lent.Pastaaq, Lent. Sugt'stun is the traditional…

Ip'ut, sea snails.Ip'ut piturnairlartut qaigyam uquanek pilirua.Translation: The sea snails are tasty with seal oil.Ip'ut, sea snails.Sugt'stun is the…

Pituugaaq: Rooster.Pituugaankuk Kuulicaani-llu katrilariik.Translation: The rooster and his hen went square dancing.Sugt'stun is the traditional language…

Ut'arlluni: to make a quick return.Aguanga Angegkitaqnumen ut'arllua.Translation: I'm going to Seldovia and I'll make a quick return.Sugt'stun is the…