The Upper Tanana language, known to its speakers as Nee’aanèegn’, is a Northern Athabaskan language traditionally spoken along the upper Tanana River in eastern Interior Alaska and neighboring Yukon Territory, Canada. Upper Tanana communities include Northway (Naambia), Tetlin (Teełąy), Tok, Fish Camp (K’ehtthiign), and Beaver Creek in Yukon. Today, the language is critically endangered, with approximately 100 speakers remaining, most of whom are Elders. Despite these challenges, Upper Tanana remains an important part of the cultural identity and heritage of its people.  
The Upper Tanana courses were created through the collaboration of Elders, speakers, educators, and linguists who came together to preserve and share their language for future generations. Contributors include Cora Demit, Glen Demit, Avis Sam, Roy Sam, Polly Hyslop, Ruth Johnny, David Johnny Sr., Cheryl Silas, Lorraine Titus, Olga Lovick, and John Ritter, with special recognition given to the late Elders Sherry Demit Barnes and Rosa Brewer. Their work builds upon decades of language documentation and revitalization efforts led by Upper Tanana communities in Northway, Tetlin, Tok, Fairbanks, and beyond. Through new courses (accessible online via both 7000 Languages and our partner Doyon Languages Online), dictionaries, recordings, and community-led language programs,community educators today are ensuring that Nee’aanèegn’ continues to be spoken and passed on to future generations.