Ouzinkie,

Steeped in history and accessible only by air or water, Ouzinkie offers a glimpse into the deep connection between the Alutiiq people and the Kodiak Archipelago. This hamlet on Spruce Island is part of the ancestral homeland of the Alutiiq, who have lived here for centuries. A spiritual center for the community, the Nativity of Our Lord Church, built in 1898, stands as a National Historic Landmark. Venture to Monk's Lagoon to visit the sacred ground of Saint Herman, the first canonized saint of the Russian Orthodox Church in North America, and explore St. Herman's Chapel. While shopping options in Ouzinkie are limited, a short trip to Kodiak via ferry or plane unlocks a wider variety of stores, including Safeway for groceries and Rooted Kodiak for a touch of local flora.