About this episode

This episode discusses the Alutiiq word for rib and its cultural significance related to seal ribs.

Rib — Raatateq Isuwim raatatii mangirnartuk. – Seal ribs are good to gnaw on.

Topics covered

• Alutiiq language
• seal ribs
• cultural practices

Keywords

• Alutiiq
• language
• seal
• ribs
• cultural significance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Seal

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