Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

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

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

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.

[National Geographic]Alaska Natives must seek the bounty of the sea during the busy summer.

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

Alaska Natives fight to continue traditional practices on changing lands.

Alaska Natives travel the rivers of their homelands to seek critical resources.

Alaska Natives prepare for fall hunting and harvest.

Alaska Natives stockpile food and resources ahead of winter.

The youngest generation of Alaska Natives look to become providers.