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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.

Andy Jimmie of Minto Chosen as Traditional Second Chief of Interior Alaska

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Andy Jimmie of Minto has been chosen as the new Traditional Second Chief for Interior Alaska. Chief Jimmie was selected at the annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference on June 8, 2022 by the conference delegates, Denakkanaaga board members and Traditional First Chief Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village. Chief Jimmie will serve in this capacity for life, offering traditional leadership to those in the 42 Interior villages and Fairbanks.
Chief Gilbert, who was the former Second Chief, automatically became First Chief upon the passing of the late First Chief Donald Honea in September 2021.
Chief Jimmie is also a board member of Denakkanaaga representing Seat A Yukon-Tanana subregion.


2022 Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting Results

The Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks and via Zoom.
Two elder seats and the youth representative seat were up for election. Elected to the board was elder Joseph Maillelle of Grayling for Seat E Lower Yukon, who was re-elected after running unopposed. Elected to Seat C Fairbanks North Star Borough was Glenn “Manny” Carlo who was nominated from the floor at the meeting. Also running for Seat C were Rev. Dr. Anna Frank who ran for re-election, and Daisy Stevens, who was also nominated from the floor. Natalie Newman, the youth representative for the board was re-elected after running unopposed. Ms. Newman will serve a one-year term, and the elder board members will each serve a three-year term that will expire in 2025.
Denakkanaaga thanks all the delegates who participated in the annual meeting.

Denakkanaaga Job Opportunity

Denakkanaaga is seeking a Title VI Program Director. Please click here for the job description. 

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Monthly Pop-Up Native Arts and Crafts Sales

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 Denakkanaaga and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) are pleased to assist our region’s elders and artists in selling their arts and crafts both on a daily basis at the Denakkanaaga offices, and through a monthly pop-up sale.  Items include moose hide slippers, beaded scissor cases, barrettes, pins, purses, necklaces, earrings and much, much more!
The monthly pop-up sales features native elders directly selling their items, in addition to artwork already on sale at the office. The pop-up sales are held every second Friday of the month from 10 am to 4 pm. The 2022 Pop-Up Sale Schedule is:

  • ​June 10
  • July 8
  • August 12
  • September 9
  • October 7
  • November 11
  • December 9
 
In addition to sales at the Denakkanaaga office, Tanana Chiefs Conference also has an online shop; www.alaskanativegiftshop.com.
For additional information, please Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.


​Denakkanaaga Collaborates with Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
and  Tanana Chiefs Conference to Provide Cultural Programs.

Denakkanaaga is pleased to collaborate with the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
and Tanana Chiefs Conference on online cultural programs. Each month programs will be presented centered on seasonal themes and feature respected elders and leaders from the Native community.
The programs will take place on the Morris Thompson Center’s website and can also be accessed on the Denakkanaaga website. Please see past programs below and check back on upcoming programs.
Sign Up for Events with Morris Thompson

Trimble Gilbert Denakkanaaga
Trimble Gilbert
Regional
1st Traditional Chief
Hide by Founding Member Poldine Carlo
Beaded Denakkanaaga Sign
by Founding Member Poldine Carlo

Contact Us

Denakkanaaga
101 Dunkel St., Ste 135
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-3900
(907) 451-3909 fax
info@denakkanaaga.org
Copyright 2013 - Present © Denakkanaaga, All Rights Reserved. No usage or reproduction of photographs or content is allowed, unless
permission is obtain from Denakkanaaga. Website design by: Peter Ewan
  • Home
  • Board of Directors
  • Staff
  • About
    • Newsletter
    • Press Releases
  • Programs
    • Our People Speak
    • Title VI
    • Classes
    • Language
  • Conference
    • 2022 Elders Conference
    • 2021 Elder and Youth Conference
    • 2019 Elders and Youth Conference
    • 2018 Elder and Youth Conference
    • 2017 Elders and Youth Conference
    • 2016 Elder and Youth Conference
    • 2015 Photos
    • 2015 Resolutions
  • Donors
    • 2022 Conference Donors
    • 2019 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference Sponsorship
  • Contact