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Press Release
June 19, 2003
WORL, ROSIE O’DONNELL, RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD
Dr. Rosita Worl of Juneau , comedian Rosie O’Donnell and legal heavy-hitter Janet Reno were among nine women awarded the 2003 Women of Courage Award on June 14 in Washington D.C.
The National Women’s Political Caucus selected Worl for her outstanding career as an anthropologist, scholar, activist, educator and leader, according to the organization, which gives the annual award to women of diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated courage by taking stands on unpopular or controversial issues to further civil rights and equality and who typify women’s leadership.
“I was really amazed that I had been selected and then really and truly honored that I was selected because I was in the company of women who I think are very distinguished and have made significant contributions,” said Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute.
The National Women’s Political Caucus is a grassroots organization that strives to achieve equality for all women by increasing women’s participation in the political process. The organization recruits and supports female candidates for elected and appointed offices at all levels of government, regardless of party affiliation.
Worl, a Tlingit anthropologist, is a vocal proponent of Native subsistence rights and has championed numerous Native causes before local, state and federal governmental bodies and in other forums. In addition to her duties at SHI, she serves as assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of Alaska Southeast .
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a Native nonprofit founded by Sealaska Corp. to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures. SHI administers Sealaska’s cultural and educational programs.
CONTACT: Dr. Rosita Worl, 907-463-4844