On their ancestral lands, Alaska Natives use knowledge passed down through the generations to survive and thrive in today's rapidly changing environment.
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans
DETAILS
Indigenous Alaskans walk in two worlds: one of traditional ways and one of twenty-first century challenges. Jody Potts and family live off the land on the Yukon River. Marvin Agnot's days are dictated by the tides. The Apassingok family live from what the Bering Sea provides. Joel and family live a life of self-reliance. John and Teresa Pingayaq pass on Cup'ik traditions to their grandchildren. And Steven Strassberg teaches his seven children ancient methods of survival.
- Release Date:
- 2022 – 2023
- Genre:
- Reality,
- Docuseries,
- Survival
- Rating:
EPISODES
S3:E1 How We Survive
Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.
S3:E2 The Great Hunter
On ancestral lands, Alaska Natives unite to thrive and survive.
S3:E3 Return of the Caribou
For the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska, giving up is never an option.
S3:E4 Survival Lessons
In harsh climates, the land is a survival resource for Alaska Natives.
S3:E5 Dead on Arrival
The unpredictability of the arctic in winter challenges Alaska natives.
S3:E6 Misery and Reward
Alaska Natives strive to maintain Indigenous traditions in their homelands.
S3:E7 Eyes in the Night
Alaska Natives use traditional skills and modern tools to confront challenges.
S3:E8 Lucky Bag
Alaska Natives look to the water and wind for essential resources.
S3:E9 Rite of Spring
Alaska natives celebrate spring’s return and prepare for its challenges.
S3:E10 Precious Cargo
Teresa and her daughters return to their ancestral tundra for a bird hunt.
S3:E11 Sound the Drum
For Alaska Natives, preparing for the future means revisiting the past.
S3:E12 Pass the Torch
Traditional knowledge gives hope to future generations of Alaska Natives.
S3:E13 We Got an Opener
Alaska Natives must seek the bounty of the sea during the busy summer.
S3:E14 Old Ways New Realities
On the rivers their ancestors relied on, Alaska Natives subsist and thrive.
S3:E15 Salmon People
Alaska Natives fight to continue traditional practices on changing lands.
S3:E16 Veins of Alaska
Alaska Natives travel the rivers of their homelands to seek critical resources.
S3:E17 Look Good Shoot Good
Alaska Natives prepare for fall hunting and harvest.
S3:E18 Stealth Mode
Alaska Natives stockpile food and resources ahead of winter.
S3:E19 A Moose Can Feed a Family
The youngest generation of Alaska Natives look to become providers.
S3:E20 A Story of Survival
On the brink of winter, Alaska Natives pursue moose, fish, and warmth.
