Katie John Day is established on May 31 of each year to honor Ahtna Athabascan elder Katie John for her mentoring and advocacy in defense of Alaska Native customary and traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. Katie John Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
AS 44.12.063
Katie John Day
Official source: Alaska State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Alaska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.