Reinvention
Widely respected for her contributions to preservation, awareness, and education for Unangax̂ culture and art, Gertrude Svarny’s path to becoming one of Alaska’s foremost Alaska Native artists was long and, in many ways, unexpected. ‘Reinvention’ depicts Gertrude’s inspiring journey of becoming a renowned Unangax̂ artist. Qaĝaasakung to Gertrude and to the Svarny family for their support and cooperation.
Interwoven
Father Evon Bereskin tells how the Russian Orthodox adopted Unangax̂ traditions. Sarah Tcheripanoff Virg-In shares memories about growing up in the church on Akutan. Qaĝaasakung to Father Evon Bereskin and the Holy Ascension of our Lord Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Unalaska and the community of Akutan for their part in making this piece happen.