Check out the local artists... and other Kodiak, AK Local Custom Tips

Jerry Laktonen w/ Mask

Check out the local artists such as Jerry Laktonen. He makes beautiful Native Masks and Paddles based on the local Alutiiq designs. Some of his work can be seen displayed in the Alutiiq Museum, Wells Fargo Bank, North Pacific Fuel in Kodiak and in the Anchorage Museum of History & Art, Haffenreffer Museum at Brown University, He has 3 paddles and a mask on the brand new Alaska State Ferry Kennicott. And he has items in the travelling exhibit 'Looking Both Ways' Which is displayed at many museums. You can contact Jerry direct at www.whaledreams.com.

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Local Customs: Kodiak Russian Orthodox...

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on Jul 8, 2003

Russian Orthadox Church

Kodiak Russian Orthodox Church. Many people of the Russian Heritage worship here. It is open to anyone though. There are several services during the week. The church has the best bells in Kodiak!!

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Local Customs: The Alutiiq Museum houses some...

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Alutiiq Museum

The Alutiiq Museum houses some very cool artifacts found on Kodiak Island. The displays are changed every couple of months so that it doesn't get boring!

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Local Customs: Check out the Alutiiq Museum

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Aluttiq Museum

You can see displays about Kodiaks Alutiiq history. It is quite interesting! They also sponsor excavations of the local area showing how early Kodiak people lived.

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Local Customs: The top crosses on the Kodiak...

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Kodiak Russian Orthadox Chapel

The top crosses on the Kodiak Seminary Chapel. They symbolise the Russian Orthadox religion. There are many similar churches throughout Alaska.

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King Crab: King Crab Pots

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on Oct 6, 2002

Stacks of King Crab Pots

You will see these stacked around the outskirts of town. They aren't used as much anymore as the King Crab Fishing season is getting shorter and shorter due to smaller quotas for the fisherman.

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Local Customs: 4th of July Parade

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on Nov 11, 2002

4th of July 2002

If you are here for the 4th of July Parade come downtown about 1PM and you will be able to join the Kodiak in celebrating the USA's Independence Day. It is quite colorful and after the parade you can enjoy Free food at the American Legion Hall. It's great fun!

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Local Customs: 4th of July floats

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Bill and Doris

Many organizations will have floats in the parade. Most of them are just renovated trucks and trailers. They throw candy out to the children as the pass by! Tell your kids to wear a jacket with Big Pockets!

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King Crab: Eating King Crab

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on Dec 31, 2002

King Crab Legs

If you're lucky when you visit may stumble onto some King Crab! Some of the local people set out subsistance crab pots to catch them!

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Fishing: Fishing for Red Salmon 2003

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on Jun 5, 2003

Red Salmon