Haines ANB and ANS on Sunday honored residents Mike Denker, David Light and the late Brendan Larson as people whose work helped the cause of civil rights in Haines.
The recognition was part of a local celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
“The things (the honorees) have done have helped advance understanding between people and cultures,” ANS council woman Marilyn Wilson said this week.

Though civil rights are now in law, there’s still work to be…
