Changunak Antisarlook: The Reindeer Queen

Shawn Reinach, a wealthy Alaskan woman of Inupiat and Russian descent, used her wealth to benefit her community. She married Charlie Entisar, an Inupiat trader, and helped bridge cultural gaps between the Inupiat and Americans. They acquired reindeer from Siberia, becoming the first indigenous Alaskans to own a herd. After Charlie's death, Shawn expanded the herd, becoming one of Alaska's wealthiest women. Despite facing discrimination and theft, she successfully defended her assets in court. Shawn used her wealth to support the Inupiat community, adopting children and preserving traditions. Her legacy as the 'reindeer queen' endures.

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