The 2020 dollar coin honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich will either have a literal image of the Alaska Native civil rights leader on it, or a Raven holding a key — a symbol of her Tlingit Raven moiety and her role in agitating for an anti-discrimination law.
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Native Brotherhood, Sisterhood boost youth leadership
Alaska’s oldest Native organizations are giving younger members more power. That’s the result of leadership elections held at the recent Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood Grand Camp Convention in Juneau.
Native brotherhood leader calls for more youth involvement
The ANB-ANS convention’s 19-year-old keynote speaker praised efforts to support and expand Native rights and culture. But he said they need to grow.
Brotherhood, Sisterhood prep for convention
Alaska’s oldest Native organizations are trying to attract younger members. That and other issues are on the table at the ANB-ANS Grand Camp Convention Oct. 5-8.
Juneau Assembly passes long-awaited equal rights ordinance
The Juneau Assembly has adopted its equal rights ordinance, adding protection against discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
Alaska Native Sisterhood, Brotherhood urge racial equity in Sitka schools
Alaska Native knowledge is becoming more valued in Sitka’s schools but there’s still much work to be done toward racial equity. That’s the message members of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood delivered to the Sitka School Board at its regular meeting Monday nigh
Juneau School Board adds back one position for Native Success support
Members of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, parents and concerned community members told the School Board the programs that help Native students graduate should be a higher priority.
New bridge dedicated to Alaska Native Brotherhood
The new, wider Glacier Highway bridge over the Mendenhall River was dedicated on Saturday.
New Brotherhood Bridge to be dedicated Saturday
The new bridge is designed to handle increased traffic and will be rededicated to commemorate the Alaska Native Brotherhood’s civil rights advocacy.
Alaska Native Sisterhood celebrates 100th anniversary in Wrangell
The theme for the anniversary celebration in Wrangell is “building on the strength and wisdom of our founding mothers.”