During the month of March, in recognition of Women’s History Month, Native News Online will feature various Native American women who have contributed to the betterment of Indian Country. Elizabeth Peratrovich (July 4, 1911 – December 1, 1958) An Alaska Native civil rights leader, Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) was before her time. She was instrumental in […]
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. Almost two decades before the Civil Rights […]