As the thawing ground reveals native Alaskan artifacts, archaeologists race to rescue them before they're washed away. http://on.natgeo.com/2odJSMv | National Geographic History

2.1K views · 450 reactions | Indigenous Peoples of Alaska battle extreme temperatures and a harsh landscape but still survive and thrive for generations. Follow different communities and tribes of the original inhabitants of Alaska who are relying on ancient wisdom to ensure their survival for the next thousand years. First Alaskans, Thursdays at 10pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

With eleven different languages for the Athabascan clan systems in Alaska, here are a few quick facts. We'll explore more about the Athabascan people in future posts. #ANHC #CulturalTourism | Alaska Native Heritage Center

Thank you, AFN, for sharing your culture and community with me. It is an immense honor to know you, and I am grateful to have been present at your annual convention this year. Shared with permission from Alaska Federation of Natives. | Lisa Murkowski

10K views · 205 reactions | Over 200 Alaska Natives and community members gathered at the University of Alaska Anchorage to celebrate Indigenous culture, identity, and traditions with crafts, performances, and storytelling. UAA plans to host the event again next year. | Your Alaska Link TV | Facebook

The food cache is still used today in rural Alaska. This is one example of the eleven Alaskan Athabascan culture groups. Dried meats, storage items, along with the cold winter months make this an effective storage system for Alaska Natives. BONUS- Can you spot the Birch Bark Canoe? #ANHC #CulturalTourism | Alaska Native Heritage Center