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</span></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large;display:inline" class="gmail_default"></div>FAIRBANKS - Athabascan elder Katie John was known publicly for her determination and eventual success in fighting for indigenous subsistence rights, and by her large, extended family for her traditional teachings, humor, gentle spirit and loving ways.<br>
<br>John died early May 31 with family members at her side at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. She was 97 years old and resided at Mentasta Lake until shortly before her death.<br><br>“Katie John’s example will inspire generations to come,” said Alaska Federation of Native President Julie Kitka, in a statement. “Her name will be our rallying cry, to stand up for our subsistence rights, and to nurture our languages and traditions.”<div>
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