Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

In a modern world, Alaska Natives live off the land as their people have for centuries.[National Geographic]

Alaska Natives harvest food by land and sea to provide for their families.[National Geographic]

On the lands of their ancestors, Alaska Natives build new futures using old ways.[National Geographic]

Unstable winter weather tests the Indigenous Alaskan way of life.[National Geographic]

Time-honored methods outshine new technology in Alaska's brutal winters.[National Geographic]

Alaska Natives live in balance with the animals of their shared lands.[National Geographic]

Unpredictable winter weather challenges food security for Alaska Natives.[National Geographic]

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples rely upon the lessons and values of their ancestors to harvest resources for their families and neighbors.[National Geographic]