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.

• Home Built

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  For Indigenous Alaskans, home provides a place to gather, rebuild, and honor their ancestors.

• Good Day to be Indigenous

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  Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples survive and thrive in extreme climates by following the lessons passed down through the generations.

• A Daughter's Strength

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  The next generation of strong Alaska Native women learn to provide for their families.

• 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.

• Good Eating

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  Indigenous Alaskans subsistence hunt and forage to provide food for their families.

• On the Water

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  Alaska Natives navigate the waters around them to find food using techniques passed down for generations.

• 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.

• Captain & Striker

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  With winter behind them, the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska embrace the warmer weather with new projects and obstacles.

• Community Strong

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  Indigenous Alaskans provide for their community as their ancestors did on the same lands.

• Burning Daylight

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  Indigenous Alaskans make use of the long summer days, working round the clock to provide for their subsistence lifestyle.

• 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.

• Answer the Call

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  Alaska Native families travel arctic waters, ascend peaks, and journey on ancient trails to stock up food before winter.

• 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.

• Of the Land

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  Indigenous peoples of Alaska must navigate a changing climate using the values of the past as a guide to their future.

• Sea of Ice

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  Indigenous Peoples of Alaska must race against the short days of winter to secure food for their families and communities.

• Tough Country

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  Indigenous Peoples of Alaska battle extreme temperatures and a harsh landscape but still survive and thrive for generations.

• In Perfect Balance

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  As the winters in Alaska become more unpredictable, the Alaska Natives must take on the challenge in order to continue their way of life.

• Cold Catch

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  Indigenous Alaskans rely on the lessons of their ancestors to survive and thrive in challenging terrain.

• The Lone Wolf

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  Generations of Indigenous Peoples have thrived in harsh arctic climates because of their knowledge and stewardship of the land.

• Sign of Good Luck

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  Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples face new challenges as arctic resources that have been relied on for centuries begin to disappear.

• It Takes a Village

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  As food sources grow scarce, Alaska Natives work to feed their communities.