Month: January 2024

TCC Joins Call to Secretary Haaland for the Conservation of 29 million Acres in Alaska

On December 22nd, 2023, three prominent tribal consortia organizations representing 118 federally-recognized Tribes released a joint letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The letter comes in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently released ANCSA 17 D-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The letter requests Secretary Haaland to retain all protections of the 28 million acres …

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Tribal Resource Stewardship Corner – Navigating the Waters: Pros and Cons of Fish Hatcheries in River Systems

By Nicole Farnham, TCC Fisheries Biologist In the ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance aquatic ecosystems, the establishment of fish hatcheries in river systems has become a topic of discussion. While these facilities aim to bolster fish populations and support biodiversity, they come with both advantages and drawbacks that warrant careful consideration. PROS: Species Conservation: Fish hatcheries contribute significantly to …

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Identifying & Eliminating Bed Bugs

By Felicia Cooper, Health & Safety Officer, & Chris Chestnut, Safety Officer Due to recent events at one of the local schools in Fairbanks regarding bed bugs, TCC wants to reintroduce the proper precautions and provide information of what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bed bug. Even though your child may not attend the …

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Community Health Aide Spotlight – Dolly Simon, Huslia

By Linden Stackiokas Dolly Simon has an original way to describe the process of becoming a skilled health aide, comparing it to the transition people go through when moving from childhood to adulthood. “Health aide puberty is when you first start–when you get out of that first training session. You are awkward and nervous, unsure of your words, and unsure …

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Nenana’s Eva Burk Appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Advisory Panel

Eva Burk, a Dene’ Athabascan from Nenana and Manley Hot Springs, has been appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (NPFMC) Advisory Panel for a three-year term. The appointment comes amid alarmingly low salmon returns in Western Alaska, and increasing calls for Tribes to have a stronger voice in the way fisheries are managed. Burk comes equipped. Before her …

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month

40% of the cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. and nearly 50% of all deaths may be caused by avoidable risk factors. Here are six behaviors you can adopt that may help reduce your risk of developing cancer: Exercise Regularly Limit Consumption of Red Meat and Processed Foods Maintain a Healthy Weight Limit Alcohol Consumption Protect Your Skin from the …

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About the Board of Game

By Amber Vaska, Executive Director of Tribal Government & Client Services What is the Board of Game? The Board of Game (BOG) consists of seven members serving three-year terms appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature. According to their website, the Board of Game’s main role is to conserve and develop Alaska’s wildlife resources. This includes establishing open …

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Join Us in Celebrating American Heart Month

Many think of February as a time for kindling romantic relationships, but this month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites us to shore up all of our relationships at home, at work, and in our communities to support our Heart Health. Did you know that people who have close relationships at all of these levels tend to …

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Chief Trimble Gilbert Receives National Honor

First Traditional Chief Dr. Rev. Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village was honored on January 5th as one of the 10 recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. This fellowship stands as the nation’s premier recognition in the field of folk and traditional arts, acknowledging recipients for their artistic excellence and supporting their ongoing contributions …

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February Letter from The Chief Chairman

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, The Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors meeting is set to take place next month. This year there will be several open seats on our Executive Board of Directors: Secretary/Treasurer, as well as subregional representatives for the Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and the Lower Yukon Subregion. Elections for the subregional seats will …

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