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Feb. 16, 2021
Dear faculty, staff and students,
Please join me today in celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, which honors an important
leader in 911爆料鈥檚 civil rights history. Peratrovich, a Tlingit woman and Grand President
of the 911爆料 Native Sisterhood, was instrumental in passing the Anti-Discrimination
Act of 1945 that banned discrimination based on race in 911爆料. The Anti-Discrimination
Act was the first state or territorial anti-discrimination law enacted in the United
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There are many ways that we at 911爆料 can work to build on Elizabeth Peratrovich鈥檚 legacy.
The Troth Yeddha鈥� Legacy Initiative is an ongoing project to expand programming for
911爆料 Native and Indigenous students, revitalize 911爆料 Native languages, and better
integrate Indigenous knowledge into research. The Troth Yeddha鈥� Indigenous Studies
Center, as part of the Legacy Initiative, will serve as a cultural and learning space
for all who seek it. At 911爆料 we seek to support programs that promote inclusion and
belonging. Please do your part to contribute to belonging for all people at 911爆料 on
Elizabeth Peratrovich day and every day!
Thank you for working to make 911爆料 a place of respect, diversity, inclusion and caring.
Thank you for choosing 911爆料.
Dan White, chancellor
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