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Athabaskan language of Alaska
Denaʼina (/dɪ.ˈnaɪ.nə/, dih-NYE-nə; also Tanaina), is the Athabaskan language of the region surrounding Cook Inlet. It is geographically unique in Alaska
Denaʼina_language
Ethnic group
The Denaʼina (/dɪˈnaɪnə/ dih-NY-nə; Inland Denaʼina: [dənʌʔɪnʌ]; Upper Inlet Denaʼina: [dənʌ͡ɪnʌ]; Russian: денаина), or formerly Tanaʼina or Kenai people
Denaʼina
Group of indigenous languages of North America
alternative names for the languages, see the classifications given later in this article. Alaska: Ahtna, Deg Hitʼan, Denaʼina/Tanaina, Gwichʼin/Kutchin
Athabaskan_languages
Native village in Alaska, US
Eklutna (/ɛˈkluːtnə/; Denaʼina: Idlughet, Russian: Эклутна) is a native village within Anchorage, Alaska. The Tribal Council estimates the population at
Eklutna,_Anchorage
Lake in Alaska, USA
Tustumena Lake Dusdu Bena (Denaʼina) The lower end of the lake seen from the Kasilof River outflow Tustumena Lake Location within Alaska Show map of Alaska
Tustumena_Lake
Inlet from the Gulf of Alaska
Cook Inlet (Denaʼina: Tikahtnu; Sugpiaq: Cungaaciq) stretches 180 miles (290 km) from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage in south-central Alaska. Cook Inlet
Cook_Inlet
Indigenous people of Alaska
such as Yupikized Holikachuk and Deg Hitʼan, non-Yupikized Koyukon and Denaʼina, to the east. Originally, the singular form Yupʼik was used in the northern
Yup'ik
Consolidated city-borough in Alaska, US
Anchorage (Denaʼina: Dgheyay Kaq'; Dgheyaytnu), officially the Municipality of Anchorage, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a
Anchorage,_Alaska
River in the United States
The Susitna River (/suːˈsɪtnə/; Ahtena: Sasutna’; Denaʼina: Susitnu) is a 313-mile (504 km) long river in the Southcentral Alaska. It is the 15th largest
Susitna_River
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Talkeetna (Dena'ina: K'dalkitnu) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the entire
Talkeetna,_Alaska
Reservoir in Alaska, U.S.
Eklutna Lake Eklootna Lake Idlu Bena (Denaʼina) Eklutna Lake Location within Alaska Show map of Alaska Eklutna Lake Location within North America Show
Eklutna_Lake
Species of plant in the heather family
ISBN 978-0-9825786-5-0. Kari, James (1974). Kenai Tanaina Noun Dictionary. Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Lorion, Janick; Small, Ernest (2021-09-01)
Empetrum_nigrum
Stratovolcano in Alaska
/ 59.36333; -153.43333 Naming Native name Utakineq (Alutiiq) Chu Nula (Denaʼina) Geography Augustine Volcano Location within Alaska Interactive map of
Augustine_Volcano
City in Alaska, United States
Newhalen (Central Yupik: Nuuriileng; Denaʼina: Nughilen) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population
Newhalen,_Alaska
Lake in the state of Alaska, United States
Finger Lake Baqay Tuch'elisht Bena Bakiatutsilictmuna (Denaʼina) Map credit Finger Lake Location within Alaska Show map of Alaska Map credit Finger Lake
Finger_Lake_(Alaska)
City in Alaska, United States
Wasilla (Denaʼina: Benteh) is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States, and the fourth-largest city in Alaska. It is located on the northern
Wasilla,_Alaska
Alaska Native dessert
Athabaskan language ice cream Ahtna ? Dena’ina nivagi Deg Xinag vanhgiq Holikachuk nathdlod Koyukon nonaałdlode (lit. 'creamed one' or 'that which has
Alaskan_ice_cream
River in Alaska, United States
the Swift River in Alaska Native name Xelinhdi (Degexit'an) Huch'altnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Census Area Bethel Physical characteristics
Swift_River_(Alaska)
Mountain in Alaska, United States
47417°N 150.73528°W / 61.47417; -150.73528 Naming Native name Dghelishla (Denaʼina) English translation Sandy River or Little Mountain Pronunciation /sʊˈsɪtnə/
Mount_Susitna
River in Alaska, United States
Native name Gidighuyghatno' (Degexit'an) Giqedhatno' (Degexit'an) K'qizaghetnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Census Area Bethel Physical characteristics
Stony_River_(Alaska)
Mountain range in Alaska, United States
150.61556°W / 59.69222; -150.61556 Naming Native name Yaghanen Dghili (Denaʼina) Geography Country United States State Alaska Borough Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kenai_Mountains
Dispute in Alaska, US, since 1975
Thus, Regula began a biennial legislative tradition of either introducing language into Interior Department appropriation bills, or introducing a stand-alone
Denali–Mount McKinley naming dispute
Denali–Mount_McKinley_naming_dispute
City in Alaska, United States
Kenai, Alaska Shk'ituk't (Denaʼina) Кенай (Russian) City Seal Logo Motto: "Village with a Past - City with a Future" Location in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kenai,_Alaska
Highest mountain in North America
different Alaskan languages. The names fall into two categories. To the south of the Alaska Range in the Dena'ina and Ahtna languages the mountain is known
Denali
Lake in the state of Alaska, United States
Lake Clark (Denaʼina: Qizhjeh Vena) is a lake in southwest Alaska. It drains through Six Mile Lake and the Newhalen River into Iliamna Lake. The lake is
Lake_Clark_(Alaska)
Large peninsula in south central Alaska, United States
The Kenai Peninsula (Dena'ina: Yaghenen) is a large peninsula jutting from the coast of Southcentral Alaska. The name Kenai (/ˈkiːnaɪ/, KEE-ny) is derived
Kenai_Peninsula
Mountain in Alaska, US
03306°W / 61.47556; -149.03306 Naming Native name Tnel'aay (Ahtena) Dnal'iy (Denaʼina) Geography Pioneer Peak Location within Alaska Interactive map of Pioneer
Pioneer_Peak_(Alaska)
River in Alaska, United States
its upper length traverses Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Dena'ina language name for the creek is Dgheyaytnu. In early 1915, a tent city formed at
Ship_Creek_(Alaska)
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Kasilof, Alaska Ggasilat (Denaʼina) Касилов (Russian) Census-designated place Location in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Coordinates: 60°20′7″N 151°14′1″W
Kasilof,_Alaska
Lake in Alaska, United States
Byers Lake (Denaʼina: Quntughet'ut bena is a small lake in Denali State Park, within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States, 28 miles (45 km)
Byers_Lake_(Alaska)
Mountain in Alaska, United States
Names. This peak is known as Bashtl'ech' in the Denaʼina language, and Bes Tl'ets' in the Ahtna language, meaning "black stone". Based on the Köppen climate
Kings_Mountain_(Alaska)
Volcanic cone in Alaska, United States
used by nomadic hunters. The Denaʼina people settled in the area before the Little Ice Age began in 1350 AD. The Denaʼina may have first settled along
Mount_Redoubt
River in Alaska, United States
(Anchorage, Alaska) (Anchorage) Show map of Anchorage Native name Ggeh Betnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Municipality Anchorage
Rabbit Creek (Anchorage, Alaska)
Rabbit_Creek_(Anchorage,_Alaska)
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Lime (Denaʼina: Hek'dichen Hdakaq') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. The 2020 census found a population
Lime_Village,_Alaska
River in Alaska, United States
Location of the mouth of the Skwentna River in Alaska Native name Shqitnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Borough Matanuska-Susitna
Skwentna_River
Country primarily in North America
Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Alutiiq, Unanga (Aleut), Denaʼina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwichʼin, Tanana, Upper
United_States
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Iliamna (Dena'ina: Illiamna) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020
Iliamna,_Alaska
Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska
The Denaʼina Center increased Anchorage's civic and convention capacity by 300 percent. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the Denaʼina people
Denaʼina Civic and Convention Center
Denaʼina_Civic_and_Convention_Center
Mountain in Alaska, United States
in 1960, but the mountain was originally known as Lach Q'a in the Denaʼina language. Climbing the mountain involves scrambling with dangerous loose rock
Twin_Peaks_(Alaska)
Mountain Summit Located in the Alaska Range
Mount Healy, also known in Denaʼina language as Dlel Neelghu Nodaadlghunee (meaning "mountains that are joined together"), is a 5,716-foot (1,742 meter)
Mount_Healy
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
mid-1800s (plus a few words borrowed from Alaska Native languages) became the primary language spoken in Ninilchik, and it survived in that form long past
Ninilchik,_Alaska
River in Alaska, United States
the mouth of the Little Susitna River in Alaska Native name Tsałtastnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Physical characteristics Source
Little_Susitna_River
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Kalifornsky (Denaʼina: Unhghenesditnu) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 8,487 at
Kalifornsky,_Alaska
Bay in the southwestern Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States
Kachemak Bay Tika Kaq' (Denaʼina) Kachemak Bay at sunrise, 2009 Kachemak Bay Location within Alaska Location Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Coordinates 59°36′33″N
Kachemak_Bay
Lake in southwest Alaska, U.S.
Kari, Priscilla (1982). Dena'ina E\nena: Tanaina Country. Alaska Native Language Center. p. 17. "Resident Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) in Iliamna Lake
Iliamna_Lake
Watercourse in the United States
Knik-Fairview and Knik River, derives from the Inupiaq word igniq ("fire"). The Denaina term for the Knik river was "Skitnu", (meaning Brush River). The river
Knik_River
Ethnic group
speak the language. They speak a distinct Athabaskan language (as Upper Kuskokwim language or Dinak'i) more closely related to Lower Tanana language than to
Upper_Kuskokwim_people
River in Alaska, United States
Location of the mouth of the Yentna River in Alaska Native name Yentnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States of America Physical characteristics Source
Yentna_River
River in Alaska, United States
James (2013) [2007]. Dena'ina Topical Dictionary. Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center. ISBN 978-1-55500-091-2. Kari, James M., et al. (2003) [1987]. Shem
Matanuska_River
River in Alaska, United States
Location of the mouth of the Valdez Creek in Alaska Native name C'ilaan Na' (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska District Matanuska-Susitna
Valdez_Creek
Volcano in southern Alaska, USA
International Journal of American Linguistics. 75 (1). Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center. doi:10.1086/598210. Boeing Company. "Volcanic Ash Avoidance". Retrieved
Mount_Spurr
Official language in: Alaska, the United States Delaware – Lënapei èlixsuwakàn Spoken by: the Delaware people in the United States Denaʼina – Denaʼina Qenaga
List_of_language_names
Mountain located in the Chugach, Alaska
mountain is called Skitnu Dghelaya, meaning Brush River Mountain, in the Denaʼina language. The Mount Goode name was officially adopted March 5, 1924, by the
Mount_Goode
River in Alaska, United States
Chester Creek (Alaska) (Alaska) Show map of Alaska Native name Chanshtnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Municipality Anchorage
Chester_Creek_(Alaska)
Stratovolcano in Alaska, United States
03167°N 153.09111°W / 60.03167; -153.09111 Naming Native name Ch’naqał’in (Denaʼina) Geography Mount Iliamna Location within Alaska Interactive map of Mount
Mount_Iliamna
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
multilingualism in Stony River village between Yu'pik and three distinct Athabaskan languages. The Stony River CDP is located at 61°47′15″N 156°35′28″W / 61.78750°N
Stony_River,_Alaska
River in Alaska, United States
Location of the mouth of Campbell Creek in Alaska Native name Qin Cheghitnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Municipality Anchorage
Campbell_Creek_(Alaska)
River in Alaska, United States
of the mouth of the Mulchatna River in Alaska Native name Vałts'atnaq' (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Census Area Dillingham
Mulchatna_River
Inupiaq Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit (Na-Dene) Tlingit Eyak Athabaskan Ahtna Denaʼina Deg Xinag Holikachuk Upper Kuskokwim Koyukon Lower Tanana Tanacross Upper
Alaska_Native_languages
Topics referred to by the same term
same crossing of Knik Arm with a ferry Knik Tribal Council, see Denaʼina § Language and bands This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
Knik
Mountain in Alaska, United States
(1,173 meters) above the Ruth Glacier in one mile (1.6 km). In the Denaʼina language, tokosha means "treeless" or "treeless area". The mountain was named
Tokosha_Mountains
Village in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
the poverty line. The Ya Ne Dah Ah School teaches the Ahtna Athabaskan language as a part of its curriculum. In 2020, the town's school students were featured
Chickaloon,_Alaska
River in Alaska, United States
the mouth of the Ninilchik River in Alaska Native name Niqnalchintnu (Denaʼina) Location Country United States State Alaska Borough Kenai Peninsula
Ninilchik_River
Mountain in Alaska
officially adopted in 1966 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. In the Denaʼina language, this mountain is known as Idlu Bena Dghelaya, meaning Mountain of
The_Mitre_(Alaska)
Mountain in Alaska, United States
Tordrillo Mountains, a subset of the Alaska Range. The mountain takes its Denaʼina language name from the Nagishlamina River which drains the west side of the
Mount_Nagishlamina
Mountain in Alaska, United States
peak's toponym Tikishla, meaning "black bear", is derived from the Denaʼina language and was proposed in 1965 by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska. Based
Tikishla_Peak
Reconstructed ancestor of the Athabaskan languages
Proto-Athabaskan is the reconstructed ancestor of the Athabaskan languages. The Athabaskan languages have been recognized as a genetic grouping for more than
Proto-Athabaskan_language
Mountain in Alaska, United States
and Geodetic Survey. This mountain is called Q'isqa Dghelaya in the Denaʼina language, meaning Banjo Snowshoe Mountain. "Q'isqa" are temporary snowshoes
McHugh_Peak
Alaska Native Regional Corporation
000 Alaska Native shareholders primarily of Alaskan Athabaskan (excl. Denaʼina and Ahtna) descent. The word doyon is a loanword from (Russian: тойо́н
Doyon,_Limited
Mountain in Alaska, United States
mountain's name is associated with nearby Lake Telaquana which in the Denaʼina language means "the salmon go up that lake." The name was applied in 1928 by
Telaquana_Mountain
Removals of monuments and memorials in connection with the George Floyd protests
downtown Anchorage up to the Native Village of Eklutna and other area Denaʼina tribes. Florida: Protesters at Florida State University, Tallahassee, call
List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests
List_of_monuments_and_memorials_removed_during_the_George_Floyd_protests
Mountain in Alaska, United States
mountain is named in association with Ch'akajabena Lake which in the Denaʼina language means "tail extends-out lake." According to the Köppen climate classification
Ch'akajabena_Mountain
Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast
the southern half of Prince of Wales Island, in Southeast Alaska. Their language is Haida, a linguistic isolate. The Haida are known for their craftsmanship
Haida_people
Native American politician
integration, and prioritization of encompassing Alaska Native knowledge, language, values, perspectives, history, and concerns in education at Alaska Pacific
Adelheid_Herrmann
Indigenous people of Alaska, U.S.
defined by their historical languages (within each culture are different tribes): Alaskan Athabaskans Ahtna Deg Xitʼan Denaʼina Gwichʼin Hän Holikachuk Koyukon
Alaska_Natives
American academic
Tenenbaum, Joan (2006). Denaʼina Sukduʼa : Traditional Stories of the Tanaina Athabaskans (3rd ed.). Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center, University of
Joan_M._Tenenbaum
River in the United States of America
draining into the Kenai River near the town of Cooper Landing. The native Denaina people called this river Chunuk'tnu. Like the Kenai, the Russian River
Russian_River_(Alaska)
Alaska Native writer (1911–1993)
poems, and language lessons in the Outer Inlet dialect (sometimes called the Kenai dialect) of Dena'ina, a language of the Athabaskan language group. As
Peter_Kalifornsky
Ethnic group
still speak the Ahtna language. In 1990 a dictionary was published by university linguist James Kari, in order to preserve the language. Several years later
Ahtna
Conestoga Language Living Dictionary. Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages. https://livingdictionaries.app/conestoga_language Eshleman, Henry
List of traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of North America
List_of_traditional_territories_of_the_Indigenous_peoples_of_North_America
while the other committed suicide. As a few points of interest, in the Denaʼina peoples' eyes the "white man" could not be helped by the shaman because
Shamanism among Alaska Natives
Shamanism_among_Alaska_Natives
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