International FAS Day September 9th, 2022

September 9th is International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day. People world wide have set aside this day to commemorate the lives of those who experience the effects of alcohol consumed by their mother during pregnancy. 

Indigenous Food Sovereignty Awareness Video Series: Eva Burk from Nenana

Tanana Chiefs Conference recently comprised a video series on food sovereignty in collaboration with the First Nations Development Institute, and we are excited to begin circulating them. Each of the videos focuses on different facets of the importance of food sovereignty in Alaska’s rural villages; with common themes of cultural identity and the need to preserve the habitats of wildlife …

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TCC Celebrates Opening of Clinic Expansion

On July 19th, Tanana Chiefs Conference held a Ceremonial Blessing to commemorate the opening of the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center expansion, which opened its doors to the expanded services of Radiology, Laboratory, Specialty Services and Urgent Care last month. The event kicked off with an opening prayer from Dr. Rev. Anna Frank, “Open the doors of this building, let …

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