National Geographic’s Life Below Zero: First Alaskans is back for a third season of exploration into the lives of those with the deepest ties to the territory. Life Below Zero premiered in 2013 as a docuseries focused on those determined to make a life for themselves in America’s wildest state; Life Below Zero: First Alaskans debuted nearly a decade later, with a focus on the indigenous people who work to preserve and carry forward their culture and legacy. Life Below Zero: First Alaskans premiered on December 5th, with new episodes airing on Tuesdays on National Geographic.
As seen in this Life Below Zero clip, dogs can be an important part of life for Alaska residents, and that holds true for the Han Gwich’in as well. Screen Rant is excited to present a clip from Life Below Zero: First Alaskans season 3 episode 2 that introduces Jody Potts-Joseph’s dogs, who have been given names in the Hän language. Enjoy a first look at Life Below Zero: First Alaskans season 3 episode 2 below:
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Like the best National Geographic specials and series, Life Below Zero: First Alaskans offers viewers a look into a world many can only imagine. For the Han Gwich’in, part of that world is under threat; as told in the clip above, there are only six fluent Hän language speakers. Life Below Zero: First Alaskans showcases the effort taken by people like Jody Potts-Joseph to learn and keep alive an integral part of their lineage.
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans season 3 episode 2 is called “Great Hunter” and follows a number of other indigenous Alaskans in addition to Jody Potts-Joseph. Also in the episode, Nalu and Chris Apassingok hunt inland for reindeer, John and Teresa Pingayak ice fish for sustenance, and Tig and Evan Strassburg go on a traditional bear denning expedition. With “Great Hunter” only the second episode in a full-season run, there is much more insight on the way into how people like Potts-Joseph survive, thrive, and carry on their cultural heritage under even the harshest conditions.
