Welcome to Denakkanaaga
About Denakkanaaga
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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. |
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Denakkanaaga’s programs and operations are made possible by the support of major funders, such as Doyon, Limited.
Denakkanaaga thanks Doyon, Limited for their continued annual support of our region’s elders and youth! |
Denakkanaaga 2023 Elders and Youth Conference and Annual Meeting Scheduled
The 2023 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference and Annual Meeting have been scheduled. The conference will take place in Huslia, Alaska on June 6 and 7, with the annual meeting occurring on June 8.
This will be the first time since the pandemic that the Denakkanaaga gatherings will take place in a rural setting again. For more information, please call Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
This will be the first time since the pandemic that the Denakkanaaga gatherings will take place in a rural setting again. For more information, please call Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
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:
- November 11- Cancelled
- December 9 & 10 - Holiday Bazaar at MTCVC
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
Regional 2nd Chief
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Beaded Denakkanaaga Sign
by Founding Member Poldine Carlo
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