Annie Aghnaqa Alowa

Annie Aghnaqa (Akeya) Alowa (née Akeya; also known as Aghnaqa (Annie Akeya Alowa) and Annie Alowa; 25 June 1924 - 19 February 1999) was a Yup'ik elder and Alaskan environmental activist, healer, and leader in health and justice advocacy for indigenous peoples. She was inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame in 2016.

This [military contamination] is a clear case of trespass ... We know what is going on here. We are not a bunch of dumb Eskimos. I will fight until I melt. Alowa was inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame in 2016 due to her large involvement of the environmental and health care in St. Lawrence Island. She advocated for 20+ years for the cleanup of the waste site, and $123 million was spent on cleanup so far. Many people, including those too young to have known her, are encouraged by her work and continue to strive for justice and human rights, remember all the work Annie Alowa did. Although she was soft-spoken, she was persistent and eloquent and had a purpose. She, with her spiritual faith, has left a legacy and will continue to impact people from her community.