Exploring America’s Most Isolated Town (extreme conditions, eating whale..)

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Hosts: Thomas Brag, Ammar Kandil & Staffan Taylor
Cinematographer: Cory Martin
Editors: Thomas Dajer, Cam Peddle, Driaan Louw, Aidan Chua
Producer: Melida Berton
Production's Assistant: Beatrice Longo

[EbenHopson]

Hey everyone. Eben here. I feel like crying, reading all these positive comments is what I needed. This was all a crazy experience, that day I almost didn’t want to go out to that whale, i was worn out after going to most of the whales this fall season, but I did and now I am so glad I went out that day. BIG Thanks to Yes Theory guys to trust me in showing people my Iñupiaq culture and Iñupiaq way of life. Big props to Staffan for braving the arctic ocean! Something we all try to avoid while hunting.

Some people think we are horrific people and I hope this video can show you another side. Thank you to everyone!❤

"Suaŋŋatikput nalunaiģlugu atauchimukta" "Showing our strength in unity as one"

[ingridbeeken]

I just realised that all of the vloggers I have been following tell stories about themselves (their adventures, their goals...). You are the only channel that is focused on others. That's why I love your channel so much. You are making a difference.

[EbenHopson]

My brother messaged me earlier today kind of mad, "you bring youtubers to moms house and you didnt tell me?" I didnt know he watched yes theory too.

[unnamias]

As an arctic indigenous myself, this was amazing to see. I love how open minded and respectful you are with your approach. Often people come with expectations based on stereotypes.

I work at the Sámi Museum Siida in Inari Finland, telling the story of my people. If you want to continue making a series about arctic indigenous people I'll be happy to help and show you around this part of the arctic. Our museum was selected as the museum of the year in Europe and in Finland this year, so I belive you would enjoy the museum too!

[easterfoster]

i am iñupiaq and have been a silent watcher for YEARS. to see you got to see a part of my culture and give knowledge to the viewers of who we are, means a LOT. im from a town thats just slightly south of utqiagvik, and a bit above the arctic circle

[AronAztekGaming]

wow!! as a Maori man from New Zealand its crazy to hear how similar the history is of other indigenous people around the world! Thank you Yes theory for sharing this amazing story with us!

[daeseongkim]

So cool to see a Korean so far from the peninsula, out in the middle of frigid Alaska. Still selling some of our classic food.

[aizen]

I got tears when the captain said, 'We have different religions, but we are a big family.' As someone who thinks the same, it really touched me. Amazing video as always! Btw, when are you visiting Svalbard for 'What’s life like where the sun never rises?'

[swaathisiva]

The surprise on the Captain's face when you said Atautchikun is priceless, you can really tell it meant a lot to him that more people are learning about his culture

[donaldzanoff]

I have been teaching in Utqiagvik for the past 18 years, so it has become a big part of my life. I see videos about Utqiagvik on YouTube and other places, but I have to applaud you gentlemen on a superb job. A lot of what I see about Barrow/Utqiagvik is either unnecessarily critical, fake or just done in a way that is harshly insensitive. A beautiful balance was struck here, thank you for your time, talent, interest and willingness to leave your comfort zone.

[Suspiciously_Stupid]

Eben is proof that you guys have had a positive impact on the entire world. So crazy to see the reach Yes Theory has. Keep up the good work!

[alejandrosoto]

I been knowing Eben for years, and since you guys were up there I was hoping you guys would have come across him. I was happy to see him in this video. It just made this video my favorite on YouTube ❤️🙏🏼

[mariohernandezmellin]

Never thought I’d see the day when such a huge Chanel would finally bring the story of residential schools to such a broad audience. Where I live in Canada, the after affects of these schools are still present in our communities and people like u guys that spread this message really helps these communities heal. Been a fan for a very long time, thank u Yes Theory!🙌

[Ellephantify]

My mom, a California-born “valley girl”, has lived in Alaska for 3 years in a remote village as a science teacher. She lived in Phoenix most of her adult life and was very much accustomed to the convenience of living in a city with many resources. I had the chance to visit her and we talk on the phone every day. The villagers I met were not only the most kind people, but the most genuinely grateful people. They were disconnected from the realities of living in a city and a resource-heavy environment, but they were not disconnected from the world or society. It was a beautiful thing to see how grateful one can be for a simple roof over their head when they are not constantly challenged to compare themselves to the rest of society.

[peijrum]

Eben should make a channel, he got a great story telling voice.

[parrydox.gaming]

My favorite video so far. While getting a masters in anthropology you read so many books about these Alaskan and Northwest Canadian territory based tribes; Never In Anger and Book of the Eskimos come to mind, and they always fascinated me. It made me genuinely happy to see so many massive aspects I find incredible about native tribes visible throughout the entire video. From their concepts of being one people no matter where your origin is, to their respect of the environment and all living creatures as well as how harmonious their relationship is with everything. Bringing any unused bones and remains from a whale hunt to a location outside and away from the main town was such an ingenious way to help mitigate dangerous interactions with encroaching wild life…As well as providing back anything they could to the surrounding environment and wildlife that they could to help boost their natural survival and existence. I loved how the whale hunt captain instantly explained that selling the whale meat and other parts is something that never even crosses their mind as it is given to anyone who needs it for survival. It wasn’t about glory or dominance or money making, but providing to those around you that you care about with no strings attached. All of this and more is something that we all could learn from.

[abhx]

Staffan is an absolute unit for the polar plunge 🥶🥶 and Eben was such a wonderful guide and very yes theory-coded 😊

[Suurkii]

Seeing Staffan come back from that cold plunge put tears in my eyes – it reminded me of that very first ever shot of him on that street in Stockholm. The same beautiful energy, but now it has been released and he is truly flying like an eagle! So proud of all of you guys, and Staffan – så otroligt bra jobbat!! 💪❤️❤️

[tomroggero]

I'm at 12:50... the RESPECT the community has for their food. I wish everyone was this respectful of their food.

[BotheredGuest]

This story is so necessary, so important. Such beauty in their culture and way of life. A hard beauty that they've fault to quietly keep after it being so harshly taken away.
The ending brought me to tears. So beautiful thank you