About Denakkanaaga

Denakkanaaga is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which serves as the voice for Native Elders in the Doyon and Tanana Chiefs Conference regions of Interior Alaska.
​Denakkanaaga is a Koyukon-Athabascan word meaning “Our People Speak.”
Denakkanaaga acts on the Elders’ behalf, working to ensure that their concerns are addressed regarding such things as Native cultures, traditions and languages, subsistence and social issues.
As the aging population grows within Interior Alaska, Denakkanaaga works with other organizations to maximize efforts to advocate for Native Elders.

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Denakkanaaga Mission
​Elder Voice for the People

Core Values/Commitments 

• United Voice
  ​Keep Native voice stronger together for positive action  
  
• Continue traditions, art, cultural values, language, and subsistence life
• Unity among Native organizations and people

Core programs

• Peer support for each other (elder to elder)
• Support/mentor the next generation
• Cultural programs
• Regional voice on issues/concerns