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.

Against the harsh conditions of winter, the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska push to survive and thrive.

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

Food security is thwarted by the arctic's predators while efforts to provide warmth are challenged by extreme weather conditions.

Indigenous Alaskans use their connection to the land to showcase self-reliance, self-sustainability, and self-determination.

The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska use the knowledge passed down from their elders to utilize the land and thrive in the Arctic.

Using ancestral expertise and bush ingenuity, Alaska Natives survive and thrive in the last throes of arctic winter.

Spring presents both challenges and opportunities for Alaska's Indigenous Peoples, as they hunt migrating birds and face the Yukon's annual breakup.

As the birds return to the land, Teresa brings her daughters back their ancestral tundra for a high-spirited hunt.

Utilizing summer's long days to prepare for the upcoming winter, Alaska Natives rely on ancestral wisdom to combat challenges to come.

The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska use their knowledge to show the younger generation how to survive on their ancestral land.

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

Two brothers from Bethel hunt along the river of their ancestors and reflect on the traditions and culture that run through it.

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.