Life Below Zero: First...

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Life Below Zero: First...

Synopsis

The spirit of the land guides Alaska Natives through every season. Tig Strassburg passes on knowledge and skills to his seven children. The younger Apassingoks become the village providers. Joel Jacko combines traditional and modern methods. Jody Potts-Joseph builds a new life in her native village. Marvin Agnot upholds coastal subsistence. And John and Teresa Pingayak train the next generation.

Episodes

  • How We Survive

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    Alaskas Indigenous Peoples face never-before-seen weather conditions in their eternal homelands.

  • The Great Hunter

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    Indigenous Peoples of Alaska work with their families to subsist on their homelands and carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

  • Return of the Caribou

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

  • Survival Lessons

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

  • Dead on Arrival

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

  • Misery and Reward

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

  • Eyes in the Night

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

  • Lucky Bag

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

  • Rite of Spring

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    Spring presents both challenges and opportunities for Alaskas Indigenous Peoples, as they hunt migrating birds and face the Yukons annual breakup.

  • Precious Cargo

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

  • Sound the Drum

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

  • Pass the Torch

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

  • We Got an Opener

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

  • Old Ways New Realities

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

  • Salmon People

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

  • Veins of Alaska

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

  • Look Good Shoot Good

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

  • Stealth Mode

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

  • A Moose Can Feed a Family

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

  • A Story of Survival

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