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 Job Opportunity
Denakkanaaga is seeking a Title VI Program Director. Please click here for the job description. Resumes are due by May 27, 2022 by 5 pm.
Denakkanaaga is seeking a Title VI Program Director. Please click here for the job description. Resumes are due by May 27, 2022 by 5 pm.
Denakkanaaga 2022 Annual Elders and Youth Conference / Annual Meeting
The 2022 annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference will take place on June 7 and 8, and the annual meeting on June 9. Both will take place on a virtual basis and small in-person gathering at the David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks.
Originally scheduled to be held in Huslia, the meetings were relocated due to covid precautions.
This year the conference focuses on the traditional Athabascan values as the conference delegates and the Denakkanaaga Board of Directors will be electing the region’s Second Traditional Chief. Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village was the former Second Chief. He automatically became First Chief upon the passing of Chief Don Honea last fall. Both the First and Second Chiefs are lifelong positions.
Packets on both the conference registration and selection of the Second Chief were sent to tribal councils recently.
For more information, please call Denakkanaaga at 907-451-3900.
Originally scheduled to be held in Huslia, the meetings were relocated due to covid precautions.
This year the conference focuses on the traditional Athabascan values as the conference delegates and the Denakkanaaga Board of Directors will be electing the region’s Second Traditional Chief. Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village was the former Second Chief. He automatically became First Chief upon the passing of Chief Don Honea last fall. Both the First and Second Chiefs are lifelong positions.
Packets on both the conference registration and selection of the Second Chief were sent to tribal councils recently.
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:
- 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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Beaded Denakkanaaga Sign
by Founding Member Poldine Carlo
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