It is surprising what other people know when the subject is raised. Go to that person and ask questions. Someone knows guns better than others. Someone knows tanning better than others. Someone knows winter travel better than others.
Elders are the best resources.
Libraries, magazines, internet etc. These have many answers, but might be lacking in traditional Alaskan information. We are the pioneers making that information available. The book is yet to be written that will inform the world about the science in our villages. Research is interesting, but gathering facts other people have discovered isn't as exciting as handling, observing, experimenting and discovering for yourself.