✨Subsistence Spotlight! ✨ The atlatl, or throwing board, is one of the oldest hunting technologies used across Alaska and other parts of the world. Crafted with precision and skill, this tool gives extra power, speed, and distance to a hand-thrown spear—allowing hunters to provide for their families and communities easily. For generations, Alaska Native peoples have relied on the atlatl for harvesting sea mammals. Beyond its practical use, the atlatl carries teachings of patience, accuracy, and