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Katie John of Mentasta, Champion Of Rural Rights, Walks On

Ahtna elder.

Katie John, at home, the summer before she passed away.

Beloved Ahtna Elder

Living in the Copper Valley, we've been honored to know Katie John of Mentasta, who
was a leader in promoting the Alaskan way of life. Katie John died at the end of May, as the first Copper River salmon were returning to the rivers.

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