Dena'ina

The Dena'ina are an Indigenous people of south-central Alaska, part of the Athabascan linguistic and cultural group. They traditionally inhabited areas around Cook Inlet, including modern Anchorage. The Dena'ina have a deep connection to their land, practicing fishing, hunting, and gathering for subsistence. Their language, also called Dena'ina, is part of the Athabaskan language family and is vital to their cultural identity. Today, they work to preserve their language, traditions, and sovereignty while balancing the influences of modern society. The Dena'ina people exemplify resilience and cultural continuity in southwestern Alaska.