Life Below Zero: First Alaskans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples rely upon the lessons and values of their ancestors to harvest resources for their families and neighbors.