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Denakkanaaga Founder Poldine Carlo Remembered
Denakkanaaga Founder and elder Poldine Carlo, 97 years old, passed away on May 9, 2018 in Fairbanks.
A tireless advocate for Native people, Mrs. Carlo remained active in regional Native meetings and events, including those of Denakkanaaga, until just recently.
In addition to founding Denakkanaaga, Mrs. Carlo was also one the co-founders of Fairbanks Native Association (FNA). She was a true cultural bearer, speaking and sharing her Native language and singing and dancing her traditional songs and dances whenever possible.
Born in Nulato on December 5, 1920, Mrs. Carlo lived a traditional Athabascan lifestyle and was raised to respect and love people, which was the foundation for her life’s work.
She was an author, writing about her life in her book “Nulato: An Indian Life on the Yukon”. She was also known for her beautiful beadwork, sewing numerous items for her family, friends and potlatches. In 2001 she receive an honorary law degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks recognizing her decades of work on behalf of the Native community.
She married William Carlo in 1940 and together they had eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two children.
Mrs. Carlo will forever remain a guiding force for many with the legacy she leaves of caring for and serving Native people.
Denakkanaaga fondly remembers Poldine Carlo, a true Native leader not just for Interior Alaska, but the entire State.
A tireless advocate for Native people, Mrs. Carlo remained active in regional Native meetings and events, including those of Denakkanaaga, until just recently.
In addition to founding Denakkanaaga, Mrs. Carlo was also one the co-founders of Fairbanks Native Association (FNA). She was a true cultural bearer, speaking and sharing her Native language and singing and dancing her traditional songs and dances whenever possible.
Born in Nulato on December 5, 1920, Mrs. Carlo lived a traditional Athabascan lifestyle and was raised to respect and love people, which was the foundation for her life’s work.
She was an author, writing about her life in her book “Nulato: An Indian Life on the Yukon”. She was also known for her beautiful beadwork, sewing numerous items for her family, friends and potlatches. In 2001 she receive an honorary law degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks recognizing her decades of work on behalf of the Native community.
She married William Carlo in 1940 and together they had eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two children.
Mrs. Carlo will forever remain a guiding force for many with the legacy she leaves of caring for and serving Native people.
Denakkanaaga fondly remembers Poldine Carlo, a true Native leader not just for Interior Alaska, but the entire State.
About Denakkanaaga
Denakkanaaga, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that serves as the voice for Native Elders in the Doyon, Limited and Tanana Chiefs Conference regions of Interior Alaska.
Denakkanaaga is a Koyukon-Athabascan word which means “Our People Speak”.
As Native Elders speak out on social and cultural issues, passing on their traditions, language, skills, stories and values, Denakkanaaga acts on their behalf by following up on directives set forth by them.
Denakkanaaga is a Koyukon-Athabascan word which means “Our People Speak”.
As Native Elders speak out on social and cultural issues, passing on their traditions, language, skills, stories and values, Denakkanaaga acts on their behalf by following up on directives set forth by them.
2018 Annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference
“Native Traditions and Values – Our Foundation in Challenging Times”
The 2018 Annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference and annual meeting will take place in Tanacross on June 12, 13 and 14 respectively. This year’s conference theme is “Native Traditions and Values – Our Foundation in Challenging Times”.
Those attending include elder delegates selected by their tribal councils, TCC youth delegates and officials from state, federal and regional organizations. Various current social and economic issues impacting Interior communities and the region will be discussed at the conference, with one day being devoted to the issue of generational trauma and ways to heal from it.
At the Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting, one elder will be elected to fill the remaining term for Yukon-Koyukuk Seat B on the Denakkanaaga Board of Directors and TCC youth delegates will elect a youth representative to the Denakkanaaga Board for a one year term.
This is the first time in several decades that the conference has been held in the Upper Tanana region. Denakkanaaga thanks Tanacross for hosting this important gathering and providing meals and housing to all participants.
For more information please contact Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
“Native Traditions and Values – Our Foundation in Challenging Times”
The 2018 Annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference and annual meeting will take place in Tanacross on June 12, 13 and 14 respectively. This year’s conference theme is “Native Traditions and Values – Our Foundation in Challenging Times”.
Those attending include elder delegates selected by their tribal councils, TCC youth delegates and officials from state, federal and regional organizations. Various current social and economic issues impacting Interior communities and the region will be discussed at the conference, with one day being devoted to the issue of generational trauma and ways to heal from it.
At the Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting, one elder will be elected to fill the remaining term for Yukon-Koyukuk Seat B on the Denakkanaaga Board of Directors and TCC youth delegates will elect a youth representative to the Denakkanaaga Board for a one year term.
This is the first time in several decades that the conference has been held in the Upper Tanana region. Denakkanaaga thanks Tanacross for hosting this important gathering and providing meals and housing to all participants.
For more information please contact Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
Donald Honea, Sr.
Regional
1st Traditional Chief
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Trimble Gilbert
Regional
2nd Traditional Chief
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Beaded Denakkanaaga Sign
by Founding Member Poldine Carlo
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