2026 Chief Andrew Isaac Leadership Award Recipient
Taniesha Moses was raised in Northway by her mother, Sharon Emry. Her maternal grandparents are Rosa and Dale Brewer. Taniesha and her husband, Conrad, have three children together: Avery, August, and Aspen.
In 2024, Taniesha and her family moved back to Northway, where she serves as Tribal Administrator for the Northway Village Council, supporting key departments including higher education, ICWA, and social services. In this role, she has helped strengthen internal organization, support community involvement, and a revival of healthy and sober activities for all ages.
Taniesha has devoted herself to learning, leading, and serving her people. In 2021, she earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and in 2024, she completed her Master of Social Work with a focus on Indigenous Research. Her educational journey reflects a clear vision: to use knowledge as a tool for cultural strength and positive change.
She recently completed her first semester teaching Rural Social Work at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she supports and mentors future social workers with a focus on Indigenous knowledge and community-based practice.
Taniesha also serves as an Arctic Indigenous Scholar, advocating for food sovereignty and the importance of traditional foods in promoting holistic health. She works to bridge the gap between community voices and policymakers, helping ensure that Indigenous priorities are centered in conversations about the future of the Arctic and beyond.
The Board of Directors of Doyon, Limited, on behalf of the shareholders, hereby recognizes Taniesha Moses for her commitment to building a stronger future for her people, her grounding in tradition, and empowerment through education. The Board of Directors hereby honors Taniesha Moses as the recipient of the 2026 Chief Andrew Isaac Leadership Award.
