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Common Aleut Objects

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Here is a list of common objects made by the Aleut peoples. Common Aleut Objects »»

Eskimo–Aleut languages

Eskimo–Aleut or Eskaleut is a language family native to Alaska, the Canadian Arctic (Nunavut and Inuvialuit Settlement Region), Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, Greenland, and the Chukchi Peninsula on the eastern tip of Siberia.

It is also known as Eskaleutian, Eskaleutic, or Inuit–Yupik-Unangan. Eskimo–Aleut languages »»

Traditional dwellings of the Alutiiq and Aleuts

Traditional dwellings of the Alutiiq and Aleuts were called a barabara or barabora in Russian; ulax̂, ulaagamax, ulaq, or ulas (plural) in Aleut; or a ciqlluaq in Alutiiq ~ Sugpiaq. They are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands.

Traditional dwellings of the Alutiiq and Aleuts »»

Unangan (Aleut) Language

The Unangan (Aleut) Language  is the heritage language of the Aleut (Unangax̂) people living in the Aleutian Islands, Pribilof Islands, and Commander Islands. Unangan (Aleut) Language »»

Aleut Baidarka (Kayak)

The Baidarka or Aleut kayak was the watercraft created by the native Aleut (Unangan) people of the Aleutian Islands. Two types were created, one with a covered deck that was used as a hunting kayak, and another that was open and capable of carrying goods and people from one island to another. Aleut Baidarka (Kayak) »»

Native Village of Atka

Atka is located on Atka Island, 1,100 air miles from Anchorage and 90 air miles east of Adak. The island has been occupied by Unangas (Aleuts) for at least 2,000 years.
Native Village of Atka »»