Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

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Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

Synopsis

When the Russians arrived by the 18th century, Alaskan Native peoples had been there for thousands of years, developing and perfecting sophisticated ways to thrive in the harshest of environments.

Episodes

Season 2
  • Good Day To Be Indigenous

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  • Uncertainty of the Future

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    The spring thaw brings new opportunities for Alaska’s Indigenous People, but also unforeseen dangers.

  • Warrior Spirit

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    Generations of Indigenous Peoples work to revive cultural practices once lost to colonization and raise the culture bearers of the future.

  • Family Strength

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    With the snow beginning to melt and spring around the corner, Alaska Natives search for new resources on their ancestral lands.

  • Good Medicine

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    Indigenous Peoples of Alaska share knowledge and fight to preserve sacred traditions passed on since time immemorial.

  • Strong Foundation

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    Indigenous Peoples of Alaska rely upon the lessons of the past to provide for their futures.

  • Stepping Stones

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    Following in their ancestors’ footsteps, the younger generation set out into the wild to provide for their families.

  • Homelands

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    Indigenous Alaskans continue to carve out an existence in their ancestral homelands and pass on their culture and traditions to their children.

  • Against the Wind

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

  • Taken by the Wolf

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    As dark winter approaches, Alaska natives use the waning daylight to hunt for subsistence, keeping vigilant that they’re not being hunted themselves.

  • Death Stroll

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