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Women s History Month: Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit)

An Alaska Native civil rights leader, Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) was before her time. Peratrovich, born in 1911 in St. Petersburg, Alaska, grew up during a time where signs outside of restaurants often read: “No Indians or dogs allowed.”

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TSAS celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich with song, dance and poetry

TSAS celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich with song, dance and poetry
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Elizabeth Peratrovich Day honors a Tlingit heroine

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day honors a Tlingit heroine
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Ketchikan celebrates life and legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich

Ketchikan celebrates life and legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich
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Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) is Celebrated in Alaska on February 16th

Today, February 16th, is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska. Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich (Tlingit) was a civil rights activist who is credited with pushing for the anti–discrimination law in the United States. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation earlier this week officially declaring today as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.

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