In the frozen, barren wastes of Northwest Alaska, life is hard. Those who survive the rugged terrain and unforgiving climate learn to make the most use out of their surroundings and availability food. “Eskimo Hunters in North Western Alaska,” is narrated by a young boy who is part of a family of Eskimos. He takes the viewer through a tour of daily live, covering everything from what their house is made of, how they get goods at the trading center, and most of all, the hunting techniques passed down from father to son for centuries. Seals, birds, and whales are hunted in the far waters of the north, and the culture is expressly told in rich detail, surpassing barriers of stereotypes.
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Eskimo Hunters In North Western Alaska
Eskimo Hunters In North Western Alaska
Produced: 1950s
Length: 21 Minutes
In the frozen, barren wastes of Northwest Alaska, life is hard. Those who survive the rugged terrain and unforgiving climate learn to make the most use out of their surroundings and availability food. “Eskimo Hunters in North Western Alaska,” is narrated by a young boy who is part of a family of Eskimos. He takes the viewer through a tour of daily live, covering everything from what their house is made of, how they get goods at the trading center, and most of all, the hunting techniques passed down from father to son for centuries. Seals, birds, and whales are hunted in the far waters of the north, and the culture is expressly told in rich detail, surpassing barriers of stereotypes.
