Sitka celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day with parade, speaking events
Unusually soggy weather did not dampen the spirits of Sitkans who turned out to march in honor of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who led the fight for civil rights in Alaska.
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Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to be honored with parade, events
Wednesday February 16 marks Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
Former Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand President Paulette Moreno and ANS Secretary Karen Lucas joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss plans to honor the civil right's icon and her legacy.
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Former Tribal Council Member Rachel Moreno seeking Sitka Assembly seat
Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly, in the municipal election this October. In our final interview with candidates, KCAW spoke with Rachel Moreno.
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Civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich honored with new cedar bench
Despite the absence of an official fireworks show, Sitka’s Fourth of July was celebrated with the usual festivities this year. But the 4th day of the month also marks another important occasion: Elizabeth Peratrovich’s birthday. Some Sitkans honored the Alaska Native civil rights leader with a new -- and useful -- monument.
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ANB/ANS to Sitka School Board: ‘You must protect these programs’
Faculty and administrators rallied behind cultural programming in the Sitka School District, during the school board’s annual meeting (3-6-16) at the Alaska Native Brotherhood Founder’s Hall this month. As the school district addresses a spending gap of over $2-million, educators stressed that cultural programming was paying dividends for all students.
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