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.
2019 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference
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The 2019 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference will take place June 4,5 and 6, 2019 in Nulato, Alaska. The theme of the conference is
“Serving Others: A Traditional Native Value Guiding Us: Honoring Poldine Carlo” Nulato is the hometown of the late Mrs. Carlo, a prominent Native leader who founded Denakkanaaga in the early 1980’s. Mrs. Carlo passed away May 9, 2018 at the age of 97. Delegates from Interior Alaska’s 42 villages, as well as Native, regional and state officials attend the gathering to discuss issues affecting Interior Native youth and elders. For more information on the event, please call 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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