Discussion on 3-Hole Qayaqs and Russian Colonial Impact

Creators and Contributors Berlin Ethnological Museum (Contributor)
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Contributor)
Chugach Heritage Foundation (Contributor)
Chugachmiut (Contributor)
Brandon Moonin (Contributor)
Dawn Randazzo (Contributor)

Summary Dawn Randazzo and Brandon Moonin discuss the origins of 3-hole qayaqs, explaining that these boats were developed under Russian colonial pressure. They discuss how Indigenous qayaqers were compelled to transport Russian passengers, which led to the construction of three-person designs not previously used.