Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Frozen, windswept land, polar bears and caribou, glaciers and icebergs, are what comes to mind when thinking of the arctic. But in Anaktuvuk Pass, a small village on the northern edge of the Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle, one person is challenging that idea. Nasugraq Rainy Hopson founded Gardens in the Arctic, a gardening program that focuses on providing #food for the community.
The only permanent settlement of the #Alaska #Native Nunamiut, Anaktuvuk Pass relies on air shipments for produce, making it difficult to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Hopson hopes that over time, her gardening program will help create a sustainable community and lead to better health for her and her neighbors.
Video and story by Joey Mendolia
Music by FirstCom Music
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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Frozen, windswept land, polar bears and caribou, glaciers and icebergs, are what comes to mind when thinking of the arctic. But in Anaktuvuk Pass, a small village on the northern edge of the Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle, one person is challenging that idea. Nasugraq Rainy Hopson founded Gardens in the Arctic, a gardening program that focuses on providing #food for the community.
The only permanent settlement of the #Alaska #Native Nunamiut, Anaktuvuk Pass relies on air shipments for produce, making it difficult to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Hopson hopes that over time, her gardening program will help create a sustainable community and lead to better health for her and her neighbors.
Video and story by Joey Mendolia
Music by FirstCom Music
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
