The answer flows from history, values, traditions, and spiritual beliefs; from the bonds of family and language; and from lives lived close to the land and sea.
Begin your exploration by clicking the links to the left: learn about the people, see where they live, and view the objects that express their culture.
Brought To You By:
Arctic Studies Center
Department of Anthropology
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Alutiiq Museum and
Archaeological Repository
Alaska Native Heritage Center
