All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Of the Land

    • May 30, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E02 Sea of Ice

    • May 30, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E03 Tough Country

    • May 31, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E04 In Perfect Balance

    • June 7, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E05 Cold Catch

    • June 14, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E06 The Lone Wolf

    • June 21, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E07 Sign of Good Luck

    • June 28, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E08 It Takes a Village

    • July 5, 2022
    • National Geographic

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

Season 2

  • S02E01 Uncertainty of the Future

    • May 2, 2023
    • National Geographic

    The spring thaw brings new opportunities for Alaska’s Indigenous People, but also unforeseen dangers

  • S02E02 Good Day to be Indigenous

    • May 2, 2023
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E03 Warrior Spirit

    • May 9, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Generations of Indigenous Peoples work to revive cultural practices once lost to colonization and raise the culture bearers of the future.

  • S02E04 Family Strength

    • May 9, 2023
    • National Geographic

    With the snow beginning to melt and spring around the corner, Alaska Natives search for new resources on their ancestral lands.

  • S02E05 Captain & Striker

    • May 16, 2023
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E06 Burning Daylight

    • May 16, 2023
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E07 Good Medicine

    • May 23, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Indigenous Peoples of Alaska share knowledge and fight to preserve sacred traditions passed on since time immemorial.

  • S02E08 Strong Foundation

    • May 23, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Indigenous Peoples of Alaska rely upon the lessons of the past to provide for their futures.

  • S02E09 Stepping Stones

    • May 30, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Following in their ancestors’ footsteps, the younger generation set out into the wild to provide for their families.

  • S02E10 Answer the Call

    • May 30, 2023
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E11 Homelands

    • June 6, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Indigenous Alaskans continue to carve out an existence in their ancestral homelands and pass on their culture and traditions to their children.

  • S02E12 Against the Wind

    • June 13, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives work to rebuild after an unprecedented storm surge flooded and devastated coastal villages.

  • S02E13 Taken by the Wolf

    • June 20, 2023
    • National Geographic

    As dark winter approaches, Alaska natives use the waning daylight to hunt for subsistence, keeping vigilant that they’re not being hunted themselves.

  • S02E14 Death Stroll

    • June 27, 2023
    • National Geographic

    On the cusp of winter, Indigenous Peoples of Alaska work to secure food and safety for the brutal season ahead.

Season 3

  • S03E01 How we survive

    • December 5, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

  • S03E02 The great hunter

    • December 12, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

  • S03E03 Return of the caribou

    • December 19, 2023
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives battle the seas of the arctic as winter looms.

  • S03E04 Survival Lessons

    • December 26, 2023
    • National Geographic

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

  • S03E05 Dead on Arrival

    • January 2, 2024
    • National Geographic

    The unpredictability of the arctic in winter challenges Alaska natives.

  • S03E06 Misery and Reward

    • January 9, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives strive to maintain Indigenous traditions in their homelands.

  • S03E07 Eyes in the Night

    • January 17, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives use traditional skills and modern tools to confront challenges.

  • S03E08 Lucky Bag

    • January 23, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives look to the water and wind.

  • S03E09 Rite Of Spring

    • January 30, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives prepare for spring challenges.

  • S03E10 Precious Cargo

    • February 6, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Teresa and her daughters return to their ancestral tundra.

  • S03E11 Sound the Drum

    • February 13, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Preparing for the future means revisiting the past.

  • S03E12 Pass the Torch

    • February 20, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Traditional knowledge gives hope to future generations.

  • S03E13 We Got an Opener

    • February 27, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives must seek the bounty of the sea.

  • S03E14 Old Ways New Realities

    • March 5, 2024
    • National Geographic

    On the rivers, Alaska Natives subsist and thrive.

  • S03E15 Salmon People

    • March 12, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives fight to continue traditional practices.

  • S03E16 Veins of Alaska

    • March 19, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives travel the rivers of their homelands.

  • S03E17 Look Good Shoot Good

    • March 26, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives prepare for fall hunting and harvest.

  • S03E18 Stealth Mode

    • April 2, 2024
    • National Geographic

    Alaska Natives stockpile food and resources ahead of winter.

  • S03E19 A Moose Can Feed a Family

    • April 9, 2024
    • National Geographic

  • S03E20 A Story of Survival

    • April 16, 2024
    • National Geographic