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Month: April 2025
Welcome TCC’s New Employment & Training Coordinator Sean Rice
Please welcome Sean Patrick Rice, who started as the new Employment and Training Coordinator on March 24, 2025. Sean was born in Kotzebue, Alaska. His mother is Isabel M. Field, who later became Isabel M. Rice after marrying Sean’s stepdad, Jerry Rice. Sean’s Inupiaq name is Ipiiliq, and his aanaa (grandmother) is Iren Schene, while his taata (grandfather) is James …
Children’s Mental Health Development
By Violet Burnham, TCC System of Care Consultant Love for children, care and provision for the family, and family relations are part of who we are as Athabascans. From an early age we hear that “children are our future,” that we should always protect our Elders and youth, and that we pass our knowledge down to our children. So our …
Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Wellness on May 7th and Every Day
By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC, TCC Children’s Sevices Clinician Believe it or not, children’s mental health begins in utero, long before they’re born. The brain and nervous system are developing throughout the pregnancy. So anything that can be done to support the parents in being healthy in body, mind, and spirit will help set that child up for the best chance …
Spring Flood Planning
Spring is in the air, and breakup is just around the corner. Spring flood planning and work can begin now to save you time and worry later. Tanana Chiefs Conference Office of Environmental Health (OEH) offers the following tips to help you get ready for possible flooding: A Month Before Breakup: Find the high points around your property and other …
Victoria Wells Honored with National Clinical Excellence Award
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce that Victoria Wells, Rural Lead Dental Assistant, has received the 2024 National Oral Health Council’s (NOHC) Clinical Excellence Award in the Senior Dental Assistant category. Victoria’s dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on dental care in our rural communities. With more than 11 years of service at TCC, she plays …
Alaska’s Efforts to Address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Crisis
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) has deeply impacted Alaska Native communities, where disproportionately high rates of violence, disappearances, and unsolved cases continue to devastate families. In Alaska, where many villages are remote and accessible only by air or water, the challenges of law enforcement response, investigation, and prosecution are …
Letter from the Chief | May 2025
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In April, I had the opportunity to attend the Tribal Self-Governance Conference, where I joined Tribal Delegates from across Alaska and the Lower 48 in meeting with leadership from the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These meetings are a critical opportunity to ensure the voices of our Tribes are heard …
Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Charts Path for Salmon Conservation
The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (YRITFC) convened from January 6-9, 2025, at the Wedgewood in Fairbanks for a pivotal series of discussions and workshops. The gathering brought together Tribal leaders, commissioners, and partners to address urgent issues concerning salmon conservation and sustainable fisheries. Central to the meeting was the Commission’s ongoing development of a comprehensive salmon rebuilding plan. This …
Request for Quotes – Northway Fiber-to-the-Home
DOWNLOAD FULL RFQ Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment for the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in Northway, Alaska. The network has been fully designed by SGV International LLC, and all construction documentation is included with this Request for Quotes (RFQ). This project supports the delivery of …