Month: September 2023

State of Alaska Passes House Bill 78, Honoring Community Health Aides

September 7, 2023

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) applauds the passage of House Bill 78 (HB 78), which establishes September 10th as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation (CHA) Day, honoring the dedication and tireless efforts of CHAs across the state. This landmark legislation reflects Alaska’s commitment to valuing all healthcare professionals. Community Health Aide Appreciation Day is an initiative that brings health aides, legislators, …

CHA Spotlight – Heather Kangas, Ruby Health Aide

September 28, 2023September 5, 2023

If only high school teachers who feel discouraged about how much they really impact students could meet people like Heather Kangas, the health aide in Ruby. Her path to becoming a first responder to her community began with her high school teacher encouraging her to take a college level anatomy and physiology class. Learning about the miracles of how the …

Foster Youth Gathering

September 5, 2023

By Niisha Walsh On July 26th-27th, young people from all regions of Alaska who are in Tribal or State custody came together for the first Youth Gathering hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Tribal Social Services. Youth ages 10 and older had the opportunity to learn new skills and make new connections during the day-and-a-half event. Guest speaker, Johon Echo …

Wearing Orange is a Call to Action: A Day for Truth & Reconciliation

September 5, 2023

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has long stood in solidarity with United States and Canadian boarding school survivors in acknowledging September 30th as a Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In 2023, we remain firmly supportive of honoring the lost children who suffered and disappeared in boarding schools in both countries. Each year we invite you to wear orange on September 30th …

Now Accepting Submissions for the 2024 TCC Calendar

September 5, 2023

To submit your photos, go to https://www.tananachiefs.org/2024-tcc-calendar-submissions The deadline to submit your photos is October 13th at 5pm. We can’t wait to see and share your favorite photos!

Balancing Today for Safe Communities Tomorrow: 39th Annual Tribal Court Conference

September 1, 2023

Tanana Chiefs Conference and the University of Alaska Fairbanks successfully co-hosted the 39th Annual Tribal Court Conference from August 1st to 4th, 2023. The conference planning committee also included tribal partners from Alaska Native Justice Center and Alaska Native Women Resource Center. The conference, centered on the theme ‘Balance Today for Safe Communities Tomorrow: How can our tribal justice systems …

Boat Trip Connects Tribal Leaders and Key Representatives

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

In order to understand rural Alaska – you have to experience it. In July, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) provided the opportunity for key representatives and leaders from various organizations to experience village life first-hand through a boat tour of the Lower Yukon Subregion. TCC’s Annual Partner’s Boat Trip aims to bridge the gap between those involved in Alaska’s decision-making process …