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MOTA’s fall exhibition explores connections between Unangax̂ communities in America and Russia

By Sofia Stuart-Rasi
Published November 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM AKST
MOTA included many cross connections between the Commanders and southwest Alaska for this exhibition "Family Mosaics."
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MOTA included many cross connections between the Commanders and southwest Alaska for this exhibition "Family Mosaics."

The Museum of the Aleutians is set to unveil its fall exhibition "Family Mosaics" Friday, Nov. 17. The new showcase will explore historical and cultural connections of Unangax̂ communities in America and Russia, and will be on display until March.

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” MOTA's Thomas McLenigan and Jenya Anichtchenko shared their thoughts on the fall exhibition and the impact they hope “Family Mosaics” will have on visitors.

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Sofia Stuart-Rasi
Sofia is from Denver. She's reported around the U.S. for local public radio stations, and her work has aired on NPR and National Native News. Sofia has a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism from the University of Montana, a graduate certificate in documentary studies from the Salt Institute and a bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Colorado Boulder. Between her studies, Sofia was a ski bum in Telluride, Colorado, for a few years.
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