Welcome to Denakkanaaga
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.
Denakkanaaga Cancels 2020 Elders and Youth Conference
In light of the pandemic, the Denakkanaaga Board of Directors have voted to cancel the Denakkanaaga Annual Elders and Youth Conference scheduled for June 2-4, 2020 in Nikolai.
These are unprecedented times, and we all must adhere to the guidelines that are in place to deal with Covid- 19. Thank you for your understanding. |
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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