Reporting Missing Persons in Alaska

A missing person must be reported as soon as possible to the local law enforcement agency where the person went missing from. Myth Buster: There is NOT a 24-hour waiting period to file a missing persons report. As soon as a person is suspected missing, call and file a missing persons report. When filing a report, only a law enforcement …

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Special Full Board of Director’s Meeting

Special Full Board of Directors Meeting November 15th-17th, 2022 Tanana Chiefs Conference is hosting a Special Full Board of Directors Meeting which will take place in Fairbanks at the Westmark Hotel. The meeting will focus on several high-level topics including Hunting and Fishing, Water and Sewer, Housing and Full Board Resolution 2022-22, where the Full Board will consider the separation …

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Firearm Safety

 While you are at the range or in the field this moose season, be sure to make safety your main priority by following the five rules of gun safety: Always treat a gun as if it is loaded. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. Keep the gun pointed in a …

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Brain Hide Tanning with Tom Huntington

In this video watch Tom Huntington walk through the process of brain hide tanning. Tom teaches technique, shares advice and tells his story on how he became involved with tanning hides. This video was made possible through the Minto Village Council, The Doyon Foundation and Tanana Chiefs Conference. Watch the full video to learn more about the Indigenous practice of …

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Risk Factors for Opioid Misuse

There are certain factors to watch out for that may put a loved one at a greater risk for addiction.  It is important to keep in mind that risk factors do not determine a person’s path, instead, it provides a general gauge as to the likelihood of drug use or susceptibility to addiction.  Understanding the risk factors is also very …

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38th Alaska Tribal Court Conference Infused Healing with Tradition

The 38th Annual Alaska Tribal Court Conference returned to an in-person gathering for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic this year, with attendees from Alaska and beyond. This year’s theme was, “Traditional Values & Strong Tribes: Leading Our Justice System,” and immersed the audience in the noble purpose of Tribal Courts. Elders and Culture bearers led the conference in …

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Affordable Internet Access Coming to Interior Alaskan Villages

Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited to announce alongside Doyon, Alaska Communications Systems, and Alan Davidson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, a $50.6 million grant to deliver accessible, affordable broadband internet service to several Interior rural villages. The infrastructure is expected to take two seasons to reach full implementation, in addition to planning and environmental reviews. The …

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