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.
Andy Jimmie of Minto Chosen as Traditional Second Chief of Interior Alaska
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.
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.
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.
Monthly Pop-Up Native Arts and Crafts Sales
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:
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.
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.
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.
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Trimble Gilbert
Regional
1st Traditional Chief
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Andy Jimmie
2nd Traditional Chief
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Beaded Denakkanaaga Sign
by Founding Member Poldine Carlo
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