St. Nicholas Church

The island has been occupied with Aleuts over 2,000 years.  The first contact with Russians occured in 1747, and Atka became an important trade site and safe harbor for Russians.A traditional Aleut settlement, exposure to the outside world has brought changes to the traditional lifestyle; however, the Aleut language is still spoken in most homes.  The Orthodox Church—St Nicholas Chapel—is a central part of village life.The Netsvetov School is the only one in the community and was attended by 22 ...