Also, several different tribes of Native Americans live in the state, including Athabaskan, Aleut, Tlingit, and Haida. Learn about the traditional ways of living in the Arctic, as well as how these people are making their mark on the modern world.

Charlie Brower was a whaling captain hunting the bowhead whale in the Artic Ocean, off the coast of Barrow, Alaska. He eventually stayed in Barrow, opened a trading post, and became the first white man to settle there year-round.

Sadie Brower Neakok, daughter of Charlie Brower, tells the story of her life in the Arctic. With a sense of humor, and a willingness to work hard for her family and her people, Sadie raises a large family, is the wife of a successful whaling captain, and serves as judge in Barrow for several years.

Official website of George Aden Ahgupuk

This website made by George Ahgupuk's grandson includes a short biography, sound clips of George's last farewell and sounds of Alaska, as well as links to Galleries of his artwork. His art depicts scenes from life in Alaska, including seal and walrus hunting, fishing, and wildlife.