 Peter Simpson (Native rights activist)

Peter Simpson (1871?–1947) was a Canadian-born Tsimshian activist for Alaska Native rights, and co-owner of the first Indian-owned business in Alaska.Peter Simpson was most likely born July 4, 1871, in Metlakatla, British Columbia or Lax Kw'alaams (a.k.a.Port Simpson), B.C., though there is conflicting information on his date and place of birth.