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Woman a first for Native organization
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 Marie Dementoff has become the first women elected to a leadership position for an Alaska Native service organization. Dementoff is the second chief of Denakkanaaga, which provides services for Native elders from 42 villages. As a retired drug and alcohol counselor, her expertise lies in social issues. Get the Story:
Voice for elders (The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 3/18) Relevant Links:
Denakkanaaga - http://www.denakkanaaga.org