Season 8
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse, adventurous and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, each mini documentary episode presents a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Reviving the art of making Iñupiat Mukluks
Mary Lou Sours is an Inupiaq woman determined to revive the tradition of sewing mukluks.
Reviving the art of making Iñupiat Mukluks
Living off the Land in an Alaskan Iñupiaq Community
Lonnie Arnold and many Inupiat Alaskans still depend on traditional subsistence methods.
Living off the Land in an Alaskan Iñupiaq Community
Lorri Wright weaves cloth for the local Rennaisance Faire but it also helps her anxiety.
I am a Wool Waulker
Growing Peonies in the Alaska Bush
Paula and Mike live off the grid where they grow peonies and ship them around Alaska.
Growing Peonies in the Alaska Bush
Exploring Alaska Through Pottery
Marta uses images of the Alaskan wilderness to create unique pottery and her own business.
Exploring Alaska Through Pottery
Finding the Skateboard Scene in Alaska's Largest City
A close community of skateboarders is growing in Anchorage, Alaska.
Finding the Skateboard Scene in Alaska's Largest City
Hugh and Iris Darling run Sweet Darlings-one of the oldest candy shops in Alaska.
Seward's Sweet Darlings
Making Music with Glaciers and Snow
Matthew Burtner uses the sounds of snow, glaciers, and wind to compose abstract music.
Making Music with Glaciers and Snow
Packrafting Alaska While it's Still Wild
Luc Mehl is able to experience things in Alaska few others can, thanks to his packraft.
Packrafting Alaska While it's Still Wild
Rachel Saul loves bread. She runs Fire Island Bakery in Anchorage as the Gluten-Queen.
I am the Gluten Queen
Making Delicious Jelly from Spruce Trees
Lisa Brandstetter and her family annually make jelly with freshly picked spruce tips.
Making Delicious Jelly from Spruce Trees
Thomas Chung is an artist interested in representing different cultures in his work.
I am a Cultural Artist
Gabriel Degange and Allison Dunbar harvest chaga, a unique and abundant fungus in Alaska.
We are Chaga Harvesters
Dennis Stevens works with other volunteers to ensure Ham Radio thrives in Anchorage, AK.
I am a Ham Radio Hobbyist
Jason Porter forages for wild fiddlehead ferns for his gourmet restaurant dishes.
I am a Fiddlehead Forager
Kelly Terry is a legendary karaoke DJ in Anchorage, known for his welcoming presence.
I am the Karaoke King
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