Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

Indigenous Alaskans live on ancient lands but face a new climate of challenges.

Nat Geo TV · Reality · Streaming on Disney+ · 28 episodes

Episodes: S3 E20 A Story of Survival — On the hunt for sustenance before winter sets in, Alaska Natives travel the tundra, rivers, and valleys for moose, salmon, and duck.; S3 E19 A Moose Can Feed a Family — The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska come together to prepare for winter and continue their traditional practices in tune with the land.; S3 E18 Stealth Mode — Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples prepare for the winter season by traveling water and mountain to gather food and resources.; S3 E17 Look Good Shoot Good — With fall in full swing, the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska honor their ancestors and the land by living sustainably.; S3 E16 Veins of Alaska — In preparation for winter, Alaska Natives gather valuable resources along the rivers of their homelands.; S3 E15 Salmon People — Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples traverse mountains, tundra, and arctic waters to gather resources for their families and communities.; S3 E14 Old Ways New Realities — Two brothers from Bethel hunt along the river of their ancestors and reflect on the traditions and culture that run through it.; S3 E13 We Got an Opener — Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples celebrate the return of salmon, reconnect with loved ones, and build for the future.; S3 E12 Pass the Torch — The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska use their knowledge to show the younger generation how to survive on their ancestral land.; S3 E11 Sound the Drum — Utilizing summer’s long days to prepare for the upcoming winter, Alaska Natives rely on ancestral wisdom to combat challenges to come.; S2 E14 Death Stroll — On the cusp of winter, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska work to secure food and safety for the brutal season ahead.; S2 E13 Taken by the Wolf — As dark winter approaches, Alaska natives use the waning daylight to hunt for subsistence, keeping vigilant that they’re not being hunted themselves.; S2 E12 Against the Wind — Alaska Natives work to rebuild after an unprecedented storm surge flooded and devastated coastal villages.; S2 E11 Homelands — Indigenous Alaskans continue to carve out an existence in their ancestral homelands and pass on their culture and traditions to their children.; S2 E10 Answer the Call — Alaska Native families travel arctic waters, ascend peaks, and journey on ancient trails to stock up food before winter.; S2 E9 Stepping Stones — Following in their ancestors’ footsteps, the younger generation set out into the wild to provide for their families.; S2 E8 Strong Foundation — Indigenous Peoples of Alaska rely upon the lessons of the past to provide for their futures.; S2 E7 Good Medicine — Indigenous Peoples of Alaska share knowledge and fight to preserve sacred traditions passed on since time immemorial.; S2 E6 Burning Daylight — Indigenous Alaskans make use of the long summer days, working round the clock to provide for their subsistence lifestyle.; S2 E5 Captain & Striker — With winter behind them, the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska embrace the warmer weather with new projects and obstacles.