Indie Alaska

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The weekly videos will capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these videos will present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska. Music by Starship Amazing.

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Episode 16, Season 1
I am a Midnight Russian Dumpling Slinger | INDIE ALASKA

In Juneau, Pelmeni is a household word.

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Episode 15, Season 1
I Am An Off The Grid Artist | INDIE ALASKA

When cancer struck Wendy, she decided to completely change her life.

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Episode 14, Season 1
I Inherited a Sled Dog Team

After his father's death, Elijah took his father's place taking care of his 36 dog kennel.

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Episode 13, Season 1
I am a Bush Pilot

Alaska bush pilot Willy Fulton is the pilot who came upon Timothy Treadwell's remains.

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Episode 12, Season 1
I am Daphne DoAll LaChores

Scott Koeller--AKA Daphne DoAll La Chores--has been dressing in drag since college.

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Episode 11, Season 1
I am a Commercial Fisherman

Toby Sullivan has been setnet fishing Uganik Bay on Kodiak Island since 1983.

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Episode 10, Season 1
I am a Hooligan Fisherman

Join local subsistence fisherman Warren Jones on the annual Alaska hooligan run.

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Episode 9, Season 1
I am a High School Indie Rock Star

Members of a local indie band in Alaska reflect on coming of age.

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Episode 8, Season 1
I am a Musk Ox Farmer

Musk Ox Farm Director Mark Austin is responsible for a modern domestication experiment.

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Episode 7, Season 1
I am a Paramotorist

Alaskan Chris Reynolds reaches new heights through paramotoring.

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Episode 6, Season 1
I am a Volunteer Ski Bum

Volunteer-run ski area Arctic Valley provides Alaskans with grassroots skiing.

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Episode 5, Season 1
I am a Native Youth Olympian

Autumn Ridley competes in the Alaskan High Kick at the Native Youth Olympics.

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Episode 4, Season 1
Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill

Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill on the pros and cons of working and living in Alaska.

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Episode 3, Season 1
I Am An Ice Diver

Bill Streever is an author, biologist and avid adventurer. He is also a life-long diver.

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Episode 2, Season 1
I Am A Ski Train Polka Meister

Meet a traveling Alaskan polka band, the Alaska Blaskapelle.

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Episode 1, Season 1
Welcome to Indie Alaska!

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media.

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Indie Alaska

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