Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

Uncertainty of the Future

Springtime brings new opportunities and hazards for Indigenous Alaskans. Marvin Agnot takes his nephew Justin across the

Good Day to be Indigenous

In an ever-changing climate, Alaska natives utilize the resources of the arctic to sustain their lives. The Apassingok f

Warrior Spirit

A need to sustain cultural practice drives Indigenous Peoples of Alaska to carry on tradition. John Pingayak shares know

Family Strength

As the land thaws, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska pursue outdoor opportunities. The Apassingoks and a family friend, trave

Captain & Striker

Spring has sprung in Alaska, giving Indigenous Peoples the opportunity to switch up their routines. While seal hunting,

Burning Daylight

When the sun doesn’t set, rural Alaskans forgo sleep to seize the midnight sun. Tig Strassburg takes his three oldest

Good Medicine

Alaskan Natives carry on tradition and build strength through community. Jody Potts-Joseph and her husband Jamey hunt fo

Strong Foundation

Alaska Natives provide for their community as their ancestors did on the same lands. Chris and Nalu Apassingok battle th

Stepping Stones

The younger generation of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska step up to the challenges of their subsistence lifestyle. Dan

Answer the Call

Working with their families, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska thrive and survive in the lands of their ancestors. Tig Strass

Homelands

Indigenous Alaskans pass on traditional values to their children and share their connection to the land they have always

Against the Wind

Alaska Natives work to rebuild after an unprecedented storm surge flooded and devastated coastal villages.

Taken by the Wolf

As dark winter approaches, Alaska natives use the waning daylight to hunt for subsistence, keeping vigilant that they’

Death Stroll

On the cusp of winter, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska work to secure food and safety for the brutal season ahead.

How We Survive

Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

The Great Hunter

Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

Return of the Caribou

Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

Survival Lessons

As winter hits, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska rely on their ancestral knowledge of the land to survive and thrive in arct

Dead on Arrival

The unpredictability of the arctic in winter challenges Alaska natives.

Misery and Reward

Alaska Natives strive to maintain Indigenous traditions in their homelands.

Eyes in the Night

Alaska Natives use traditional skills and modern tools to confront challenges.

Lucky Bag

Alaska Natives look to the water and wind.

Rite Of Spring

Alaska Natives prepare for spring challenges.

Precious Cargo

Teresa and her daughters return to their ancestral tundra.

Sound the Drum

Preparing for the future means revisiting the past.

Pass the Torch

Traditional knowledge gives hope to future generations.

We Got an Opener

Alaska Natives must seek the bounty of the sea.

Old Ways New Realities

On the rivers, Alaska Natives subsist and thrive.

Salmon People

Alaska Natives fight to continue traditional practices.

Veins of Alaska

Alaska Natives travel the rivers of their homelands.

Look Good Shoot Good

Alaska Natives prepare for fall hunting and harvest.

Stealth Mode

Alaska Natives stockpile food and resources ahead of winter.

A Moose Can Feed a Family

A Story of Survival