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."

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 was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She’s reported around the U.S. for local public radio stations, NPR and National Native News. Sofia has a Master of Arts 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 of Arts in Studio Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder. In between her studies, Sofia was a ski bum in Telluride, Colorado for a few years.

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