Alaska Native Women's Resource

In 1970, Tundra Times, the only statewide Native newspaper in Alaska, by mutual agreement with the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, took over sponsorship of the growing event. It was viewed by the Tundra Times Board of Directors as a potential fund raiser to assist the newspaper in its mission, defined by the late Howard Rock, founder and editor, to aid the Alaska Native movement toward better solutions to the problems they confronted for decades. In 1973, the Board of Directors of Tundra Times passed a resolution changing the name of the World Eskimo Olympics to World Eskimo-Indian Olympics to more accurately reflect the ethnicity of the participants. The logo for the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics is six interwoven rings representing the six major tribes in Alaska - Aleut, Athabascan, Inupiaq, Yup'ik, Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimpsian. Each year record-breaking crowds, record-breaking performances by the athletes, an increasing number of competitors, and larger numbers of villages sending dance groups and athletes to the Games proved to be a challenge to the sponsoring organization. In 1976, an independent, non-profit corporation was formed for the sole purpose of a planning, preparing, and staging the annual event. World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, Inc is a 501- ( c ) ( 3 ) organization run by a dedicated group of supporters and volunteers.

Denakkanaaga Inc, located in Fairbanks, AK, is dedicated to supporting and honoring the Dena People and their cultural heritage. The organization focuses on various programs, including culture camps, workshops, and art initiatives that celebrate the traditions and contributions of Alaska Native communities. With a commitment to fostering connections among Elders and future generations, Denakkanaaga Inc serves as a vital resource for cultural education and community engagement. The organization recognizes the historical significance of the lands it occupies and strives to promote the stewardship of Interior lands and waters. Generated from the website

The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native non-profit corporation, dedicated to addressing the health and social service needs of Tribal members and beneficiaries across a vast region of 235,000 square miles in interior Alaska. Operating under the Dena' Nena' Henash philosophy, which means "Our Land Speaks," TCC prioritizes community engagement and cultural preservation. Among its many services, TCC manages the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, which offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, behavioral health, and wellness programs. The organization also plays a vital role in advocating for issues impacting Indigenous communities, such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), through community involvement and partnerships with policymakers. Generated from the website