Wallace Ungwiluk
Wallace Ungwiluk
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How Do We Survive Here??? | Rural Alaska
In my most recent video, where I went to the two stores in town and showed the prices on the groceries, I got a lot of comments asking how we survive out here with groceries being so expensive. In this video, I answered that question and talked a little bit about a few of the job opportunities that we have here in Gambell, Alaska.
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Grocery Prices In An Isolated Alaskan Village - Gambell, AK
Просмотров 293 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I give a tour of the two grocery stores that we have here in Gambell, Alaska. Showing you what groceries we have available in the stores and what the prices are. As you will see, the price of water at the stores is crazy expensive and the tap water at home doesn't taste great. At the end of the video, I show you where I get fresh spring water.
Ice Fishing on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video, I went out ice fishing with my younger cousin Tracy on one of the lagoon's on St. Lawrence Island. It was a cold couple of days on the ice but we had a lot of fun fishing for tom cods and smelts.
Camping on St. Lawrence Island (Subsistence Seal Hunt)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
On this trip, we took the 4-wheelers down to Pugughileq. A camp site on the south side of St. Lawrence Island. There was a lot of snow on the trail so it was not the easiest of rides on the 4 wheelers. We had a successful weekend subsistence hunting for seals.
A Native Alaskan Seal Hunt | Humpback Whales Feeding!
Просмотров 233 тыс.2 месяца назад
On this trip, I headed out on the boat with Wiyu and Correy. We went out on a hunt for seals. While riding along the coast of St. Lawrence Island looking for seals, we ran into some humpback whales feeding! I hope you enjoy this video!
The Harvest - Beach Combing for Sea Vegetation
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video, I went along the coast to beach comb for sea vegetation that we harvest. Sea Vegetation wash up onto shore during fall storms. We had a big storm over the weekend so I went out to harvest some sea vegetables that we eat.
2 Weeks on a TINY Island | Punguk Island, Alaska
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 месяца назад
On this trip, we took the boat down 150 miles along the coast of St. Lawrence Island to Punguk Island. One of three tiny islands southeast of St. Lawrence Island. We spent two weeks camping on the island, searching for fossil walrus ivory. This trip was full of adventure!
Not So Deadliest Catch - Bering Sea Hanasaki Crab
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video, I head out on the boat with my dad, cousin Tracy, and buddy Jeremiah. We started the day fishing for halibut and ended the trip pulling hanasaki crab right off shore. This was a fun trip!
Life On St. Lawrence Island, Alaska - My First Video!
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Welcome to my new RUclips Channel. This is my first video introducing myself and sharing a little bit about where I am from (Gambell, Alaska). Hit the subscribe button if you would like to see more of life on St. Lawrence Island!

Комментарии

  • @waiwantheclock
    @waiwantheclock 15 часов назад

    showing how you get water is so awesome!

  • @marcfisher8165
    @marcfisher8165 15 часов назад

    That is very expensive. How much is the average wage in your town?

  • @hmg7871
    @hmg7871 19 часов назад

    The beauty of SLI, thank you. Congrats on the seal!

  • @terrawyrm
    @terrawyrm День назад

    I can't help but wonder: what do you guys do with the fossils you find?

  • @RachelRosewitz-se4wk
    @RachelRosewitz-se4wk День назад

    ok I can't afford to live there!! Id be on a plane in a second. If I could afford it.

  • @JohnSixteen-jj6eg
    @JohnSixteen-jj6eg День назад

    Geez, I spoke to soon. The condiment prices, the bread prices are crazy expensive. $14 for some orange juice. Those frozen Digorno Pizzas are $5.25 in Knoxville, Tn.

  • @JohnSixteen-jj6eg
    @JohnSixteen-jj6eg День назад

    The prices are higher but not bad for the location.

  • @JohnSixteen-jj6eg
    @JohnSixteen-jj6eg День назад

    Why isn't the Government subsidizing the food?

  • @alexrompen805
    @alexrompen805 День назад

    well.... considering the amount of shipping and labor it would cost to ship it all up there, its not as crazy expensive as I thought it would be.

  • @Coopdeville0624
    @Coopdeville0624 День назад

    Capri sun 1.99 at Walmart

  • @Coopdeville0624
    @Coopdeville0624 День назад

    Bananas .29 at my local quick trip gas station

  • @CertifiedForkLiftOperator69420
    @CertifiedForkLiftOperator69420 День назад

    So folks in Alaska are punished for living in Alaska. Alot if this stuff like frozen pizza you can get for $5 in ohio. Box of Cheerios are like $2 and some change. From the old store. The box milk youre paying for a quart is what a gallon of milk costs. And a gallon of water is $1 sone stores $2.

  • @GreggS-p9e
    @GreggS-p9e День назад

    Just wondering, why the villagers in such small and isolated community, where imho your neighbor must be your best friend, why don't you guys join forces and build an indoor community green house, where you can grow must of the fruit and vegetables year long?????????????????????

  • @Jordan44752
    @Jordan44752 2 дня назад

    I was watching another video the other day of someone that went to you neighbors in Savoonga and in that video the locals said they get most of their food from hunting and fishing. I was just curious what percentage of your towns food is hunted or foraged for? Your island looks absolutely beautiful by the way, seems like an awesome place to live.

  • @griggsz9649
    @griggsz9649 2 дня назад

    12.99 for a jar of mayonnaise 😂 ik one state I ain’t ever moving to

  • @GeemailMailboxx
    @GeemailMailboxx 2 дня назад

    Wow. I live on floating potato adrift in the ocean. Food is very hard to find here. 😢🌬️🌊🥔

  • @WilliamOlsen-km2fs
    @WilliamOlsen-km2fs 2 дня назад

    Anything fresh food thats healthy just kills you 4 bucks for onion - willy 0

  • @WilliamOlsen-km2fs
    @WilliamOlsen-km2fs 2 дня назад

    Holy fuck 4 bucks for bananas thats usually 90 cents down southern canada - willy 0

  • @WilliamOlsen-km2fs
    @WilliamOlsen-km2fs 2 дня назад

    Notice how the milk can be warm it isnt even milk - willy 0

  • @WilliamOlsen-km2fs
    @WilliamOlsen-km2fs 2 дня назад

    Absolutely no mercy the further north you go the colder it gets the hard goods are to transport and get there as well as harder to grow and raise cows so no milk besides lengthy transport northwest territory is the same - willy 0

  • @AnthonyHutson-i5s
    @AnthonyHutson-i5s 3 дня назад

    what was the price of hamburger? I wanted to have a freak out when he showed that one.

  • @carthelyncainaadajar1980
    @carthelyncainaadajar1980 3 дня назад

    Thanks for sharing. My sister is going there to teach grade 2 students in your school.

  • @terrawyrm
    @terrawyrm 3 дня назад

    I was a little sad that you didn't give us the proper name of the thing where you didn't know its name in English.

  • @kenerickson8836
    @kenerickson8836 3 дня назад

    I do this type of hunting in Saskatchewan (we don’t have seals). Do you have a problem with seals sinking before you can secure them? That’s our (me and buddy) biggest problem. Maybe I’ll try the harpoon trick since I have a few of them already.

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 3 дня назад

      Yes, some seals do sink right after being shot before we can retrieve them

  • @leonaprice9028
    @leonaprice9028 3 дня назад

    I will never complain about our prices again.

  • @HCLSalt
    @HCLSalt 3 дня назад

    Hundreds and thousands of years? You can just say thousands, the hundreds will be automatically included in that. Must have been even more incredible before they had outboard motors and firearms.

  • @Asettles75
    @Asettles75 3 дня назад

    Do u have to have a state hunting liscense to harvest seals??

  • @happycook6737
    @happycook6737 3 дня назад

    The only thing that looked about the same price as where I live was toilet paper but we stopped using it. We use a water sprayer instead.

  • @happycook6737
    @happycook6737 3 дня назад

    At those prices, what are normal people eating? I think only the rich can afford those foods

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 3 дня назад

      Majority of our foods come from what we hunt, fish and gather!

  • @happycook6737
    @happycook6737 3 дня назад

    Buy yourself a soda stream machine. I think it will be cheaper.

  • @BowhuntingRoad
    @BowhuntingRoad 3 дня назад

    I hope you are successful with this, I have watched all of them so far. Interesting note, two of my sisters went to Multnomah and met their husbands there. You asked for questions, be careful what you ask for here goes: What are the tides like there? With a town so near sea level, what are the threats of Tsunami? Are there land mammals on the island, (Musk oxen, bears, etc.) or just sea mammals? Are these communities dry (alcohol free)? Are you able to sell the ivory or what is the point of collecting it? Where did the name Wallace come from, there must be a story behind it! That's a good start. From a fellow RUclipsr, I would encourage you to stay with it, you have a good idea, just keep producing good content, keep it engaging, and keep it moving right along and I think you will be successful.

  • @codyswan4918
    @codyswan4918 4 дня назад

    I'm Canadian, and i know that remote communities in Northern Canada have higher food prices than we do in southern areas, but not as high as you're paying. And our dollar is worth less. I think someone is making a little too much money off of you.

  • @tishamac529
    @tishamac529 4 дня назад

    Wow I would lose my mind if I didn’t have access to a large variety of produce. Always something in life to be thankful for

  • @kirvingyamil9174
    @kirvingyamil9174 4 дня назад

    Greatings from Mexico. Great video, great content, keep up the amazing work!!!!

  • @justdoingitjim7095
    @justdoingitjim7095 4 дня назад

    As a lifelong hunter in Texas I had always hoped of going to Alaska to fish and hunt. But, military service and then getting married and starting a family at a young age kind of solidified my priorities and they didn't include Alaska. Now with no family keeping me tied down and financially able to go there, my health abandons me. Oh well, I can still watch your videos and dream of what could've been.

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 3 дня назад

      Thanks for watching! And thanks for your service!

  • @franks-mw2uq
    @franks-mw2uq 4 дня назад

    get ready folks. these will be the prices in the lower 48 soon

  • @Dacheat
    @Dacheat 5 дней назад

    So basically a 100% to 120% mark up from what we pay in the Continental U.S. 😐

  • @borbonic
    @borbonic 5 дней назад

    Is that harbor seal? What kind?

  • @mennals58
    @mennals58 5 дней назад

    Why are you walking into the spring water with your boots on. Your boots are dirty. Think about it. It's not a good sense of hygiene. All types of animals have walked the same street your boots have.

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 3 дня назад

      That was a flowing stream and I was filling the pitcher upstream of where I was standing

  • @vonwelch7847
    @vonwelch7847 6 дней назад

    no alcohol?

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 3 дня назад

      No alcohol. Gambell, and many other Alaskan villages are dry villages. Meaning alcohol is illegal.

  • @joemichaels4231
    @joemichaels4231 6 дней назад

    I work for a produce company and we sell most/s lot of this. This is what is costs to live in Alaska!!!

  • @LAIRDO-
    @LAIRDO- 6 дней назад

    Very insightful. Sorta makes me re-think the "high" food prices we have here in Ohio. Thank you for sharing.

  • @rubensalcido5606
    @rubensalcido5606 7 дней назад

    Darigold products hard to find here especially the eggnog the best I've tasted.

  • @paulnokio1199
    @paulnokio1199 7 дней назад

    Those stores seem pretty well stocked for being out in the middle of no where. Assuming thats a dry community but im curious about alcohol prices in a town with similar logistics

  • @picandvideo
    @picandvideo 7 дней назад

    They should start learn farming. Now they have access to knowledge. Stop overly dependent on the old ways without improvement.

  • @DjLadywolf
    @DjLadywolf 7 дней назад

    I pay 59 cents a pound for bananas

  • @ft6171
    @ft6171 7 дней назад

    make a video on food!

  • @dalepratt8393
    @dalepratt8393 7 дней назад

    I’ve been crying about 8.00 a dozen eggs in Arizona, I m afraid to ask how much they cost there ?

  • @vonwelch7847
    @vonwelch7847 8 дней назад

    Wallace, loved your video. We will be there in May for a birding trip and would like to meet you if possible

    • @WallaceUngwiluk
      @WallaceUngwiluk 8 дней назад

      Thank you! I will be around in May and would like to meet you too! My dad, Rodney, goes bird watching with a few bird watchers when they’re in town so you might’ve met him.

  • @Kathy-y3e
    @Kathy-y3e 8 дней назад

    Hi. Your videos are absolutely awesome. I'm native American myself. Navajo living on the reservation in NE Arizona. I started watching your channel yesterday ❤