| Birth Day | May 14, 1918 |
| Birth Place | Alaska |
| Age | 102 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 21, 2008 (age 89) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Marie Smith Jones, a renowned activist in Alaska, has made significant strides in championing the rights and preservation of indigenous cultures. Fueled by her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment, she has not only left an indelible mark on her community but also accumulated a substantial fortune. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be an impressive $300 million. Through her tireless efforts, Marie Smith Jones has not only achieved financial success but also made a lasting impact on the world around her.
Last speaker of the Eyak language, who was a native to South-central Alaska.
She was a full-blooded member of the indigenous Alaskan Eyak tribe, who fished in the waters that the Exxon Valdez tanker spilled oil into.
She spoke to the United Nations on the issue of indigenous rights and considered the loss of a language like hers a cultural disaster, the same as if "your baby died," she told one reporter.
She was born in Cordoba, Alaska and grew up in Eyak Lake, her people's traditional grounds and where her parents had their homestead.
Like Candido Rondon, she dedicated herself to preserving a disappearing native culture.
