MUSEUM OF THE ALEUTIANS

Weaving has been part of Unangax̂ heritage for thousands of years, from large baskets to small ornaments. An exhibit at the Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska shows the art form’s evolution.

This year, KUCB’s annual fundraising blitz was a little different from usual. The pledge drive marked our 50th anniversary and a half century of local public media in Unalaska. We celebrated the milestone with a 50-hour drive instead of our usual 24 hours. Volunteers hit the airwaves for more than two days to host their own shows and play live music.

The Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska has received 22 boxes of archaeological artifacts from the Islands of Four Mountains in the central Aleutian Islands. While some may never be displayed, they remain crucial to understanding Unangax̂ history.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Museum Director Virginia Hatfield discusses the Udax̂tan dig site and what they hope to accomplish during this year’s excavation.

Hale recently sat down with KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi to discuss their role at the museum, as well as a learning session they’ll be hosting on Saturday at the Unalaska Public Library about smelting iron.

Trivia, video clips and Funko Pops abounded at Unalaska’s very first Star Trek convention, held on April 5. The event was organized on something of a whim by the team at the Museum of the Aleutians.

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Dr. Virginia Hatfield discusses the details of the “Lunch and Learn” program and explains why it is launching in Unalaska.

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.

The Color Walk was the first of its kind, and the first in a planned series of kid-friendly activities hosted by the museum.

The museum houses and preserves a variety of artifacts from the Aleutian Islands region.