UAA Alaska Traditional Kitchen

08/30/2026

Yum! Speaking of moose, checkout our moose teriyaki video. It was so tender.

https://youtu.be/byO9n4yEd3E?si=6240EgBbv0VUOHVf

Are you ready for moose hunting season?

Be season ready by viewing the 2026-2027 Alaska Hunting Regulations at: www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/wildliferegulations/pdfs/regulations_complete.pdf.

For tasty moose recipes, visit:

Smoky Moose Meatballs -
www.alaskafromscratch.com/2011/10/23/smoky-moose-meatballs/

Mongolian Moose -
www.huntalaskamagazine.com/mongolian-moose/

Classic Moose Stew -
https://ediblealaska.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/classic-moose-stew/

08/25/2026

Gather along Fish Creek for a community celebration marking the unveiling of the new Fish Creek Plaza and Indigenous Place Name sign. The Dena’ina name for Fish Creek is Ch’atanaltsegh, meaning “yellow water comes out.”

The evening begins at Lyn Ary Park with music, art and a festive procession along the Fish Creek Trail to the new plaza (0.7 miles). A dedication, cultural presentations and blessing will follow, including food, community activities and performances by Pamyua, Momentum Dance Group and the Friendship Dancers.

5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Lyn Ary Park, 2009 Foraker Dr.

Part of the Indigenous Place Names Movement, the celebration centers Indigenous language, culture, art and the connections between people and place. Organizing partners: Anchorage Park Foundation, Anchorage Museum, Huddle, Pamyua, Great Land Trust, Anchorage Concert Association and SALT.

08/16/2026

The 2026 National Breastfeeding theme, RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment, highlights the network's strengths as they advocate for the policy, systems, and environmental changes necessary to create a landscape of breastfeeding support for every family.

Breast milk is one of the best things that your baby needs to grow and develop. It even changes to meet your baby's needs as they get older. Breast milk is rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients as well as other ingredients that help your baby grow healthy and strong.

To learn more about breastfeeding and to find support, visit: www.usbreastfeeding.org/national-breastfeeding-month.html.

08/11/2026

Registration is open for our 9th Alaska Food Festival and Conference! Join us and our co-hosts Native Movement and NĀTIFSorg in Fairbanks, October 16-18! All the details are on our website: https://www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/conference/

08/06/2026

AVOID PLANTS YOU DON'T RECOGNIZE | Baneberry (also known as snakeberry or doll's eye) is poisonous and most commonly has red berries in Alaska, though some plants have white berries. Stem color can vary. Learn more about Alaska's poisonous berries to stay safe while berry picking: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/akpoisonousplants/home/poisonous-plants-of-alaska-index

Update: We replaced the original image with one that better represents the baneberry most commonly encountered in Alaska during berry-picking season. Thank you to the local plant experts who helped improve this resource.

08/01/2026

Tuttu soup (caribou soup) is a comforting dish enjoyed across Iñupiaq families for generations! 🍲

Recipes like this vary from family to family, especially in the vegetables, seasonings, and prep methods used—this version offers a simple starting point.

Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds caribou meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8-10 cups water or beef broth, or both equally portioned
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked rice or macaroni noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Place the caribou meat in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water or broth.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is mostly tender, skimming the broth as needed.
3. Add the carrots, and onion. Continue simmering until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Add the uncooked rice or noodles during the final 20–25 minutes of cooking.
5. Stir occasionally and add more water or broth if the soup becomes too thick.
6. Cook until the rice (or noodles), meat, and vegetables are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

07/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Nome Berry Festival is coming up on Thursday, August 13, 10am-3pm at Nome Mini Convention Center.

Vendor Registration is going on NOW: http://www.kawerak.org/cpd
Register by 4:00pm on Friday, August 7

Kawerak had a limited number of travel and lodging scholarships to support regional artists to present their crafts at the festival. There are no additional scholarships available at this time.

Questions? Please contact Gabe Smith: [email protected] or call 907-443-4278. Quyanna.

07/19/2026

Today is National Ice Cream Day, and we’re celebrating with Vanhgiq made with Wild Alaska blueberries 🫐 (roughly pronounced vun-khik or vuhng-ik), the Deg'itan Athabascan term for fish ice cream. It may also be recognized as Akutaq (Yup'ik), Akutuq (Iñupiaq), or Agutuk.

How are you celebrating National Ice Cream Day?

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07/10/2026

Please join us for the dissertation defense of Roselle Martin, Indigenous Health PhD Candidate!

Dissertation Title: A Qualitative Exploration of Understanding Gluten Intolerance: Knowledge, Experiences, and Perceptions Among American Indian Adults Living on the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation

🗓️ Wednesday July 15, 2026

🕥 10 am Central Time

💻 Zoom Link: https://und.zoom.us/j/99749595873

We are so incredibly proud of Roselle!