What is Aleut?
The '''Aleut''' are [[Native American]]s from the [[Aleutian Islands]]. They live in [[Alaska]] and [[Russia]]. Their traditional clothes were made from the skins of [[sea lion]]s, [[Pinniped|seals]], [[sea otter]]s, and [[bird]]s. == Language == The Aleut speak the [[Aleut language]], which they call Unangam Tunuu. However, most of them don't speak it well nowadays. Many speak [[English language|English]] and [[Russian language|Russian]]. == History == === Contact with Russians === In the 18th century, Russians came to Alaska. The Russians taught the Aleut about their religion, the [[Russian Orthodox]] version of Christianity. They also traded furs with them. === California === The Aleut killed many members of the Nicoleño Tribe in California during a conflict. == Culture == === Housing === The Aleut lived in special houses called barabara. It was partly underground to protect them from the elements. === Food === The Aleut hunted many sea creatures for food and their furs. They also liked to eat berries. [[Category:Alaska Natives]] {{Demographics of the United States}} {{North-America-stub}}