Happy Denakkanaaga participants holded beaded slippers made by Elders

Denakkanaaga is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which serves as the voice for Native Elders residing in 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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    MISSION

    • Elder Voice for the people

  • Elders dancing and singing together

    CORE VALUES & COMMITMENTS

    • United Voice: Keep Native voice stronger together for positive action

    • Continue traditions, art, cultural values, language, and Native ways of life

    • Unity and Collaboration among Native organizations and people

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    CORE PROGRAMS

    • Peer support for each other (Elder to Elder)

    • Support/mentor the next generation

    • Cultural Programs

    • Food Sovereignty

    • Care Giver Support

    • Regional voice on issues/concerns

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Our Values

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Cake that has the written in icing: "Elders Rock!"

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-Margaret Henry-John, Circle

“Listen to your Elders- they have so much history, and you will learn so much from them.”

-Second Traditional Chief Andrew Jimmie

“Pay attention to the Elders and do what they say - you’ll never go wrong.”

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