Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples face never-before-seen weather conditions in their eternal homelands.

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples face never-before-seen weather conditions in their homelands.

For the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska, giving up is never an option.

In harsh climates, the land becomes a survival resource for Alaska Natives.

The unpredictability of the arctic in winter challenges Alaska natives.

Alaska Natives strive to maintain Indigenous traditions in their homelands.

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

Alaska Natives look to the water and wind for essential resources.

Alaska Natives celebrate spring's return and prepare for its challenges.

Teresa and her daughters return to their ancestral tundra for a bird hunt.

For Alaska Natives, preparing for the future means revisiting the past.

Traditional knowledge gives hope to future generations of Alaska Natives.

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples celebrate the return of salmon, reconnect with loved ones, and build for the future.

[National Geographic]On the rivers their ancestors relied on, Alaska Natives subsist and thrive.

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples traverse mountains, tundra, and arctic waters to gather resources for their families and communities.

In preparation for winter, Alaska Natives gather valuable resources along the rivers of their homelands.

With fall in full swing, the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska honor their ancestors and the land by living sustainably.

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples prepare for the winter season by traveling water and mountain to gather food and resources.

The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska come together to prepare for winter and continue their traditional practices in tune with the land.

On the hunt for sustenance before winter sets in, Alaska Natives travel the tundra, rivers, and valleys for moose, salmon, and duck.