Elizabeth Peratrovich: The Story of an Incredible Life

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a pioneering Alaska Native civil rights leader. Born in 1911, she played a crucial role in advocating for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, which marked a significant step towards ending racial discrimination in Alaska. The film delves into her upbringing, her activism alongside her husband Roy, and her powerful testimony before the Alaska Territorial Legislature

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This video was filmed on Tlingit Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.