The Talking Circle Healing Gathering, hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), took place on April 11th and 12th in Fairbanks. This event aimed to provide a safe space for Elders to share their experiences and address the trauma caused by the boarding school era. The event, organized by the TCC Divisions of Wellness & Prevention and Behavioral Health, emphasized the …
TCC’s Addictions Program recently moved to the Al Ketzler Sr. Building and we are inviting you to come see our new location! This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn about our services, ask questions and provide your input! We look forward to seeing you there.
WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women …
WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, In Alaska, there is no state-wide …
Our Emergency Flood Assistance program is available to all Native households that have been displaced because of significant damage to their home, due to flooding. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to receive assistance through this program, all of the following conditions must be met; A household is defined as “all individuals residing in the house.” A Native household is a …
By Betty Ross, Tribal Client Services Deputy Director With the increase of turbines in this age of wind energy, there have been a few studies conducted on the impact of the turbines on migratory birds. According to the MIT Climate Portal Writing Team (2023), studies of bird deaths in the United States from a decade ago indicate about 680,000 birds …
By Dr. Toby Imler, TCC Dental Director We receive many questions about the Dental Waitlist in the Dental Department. What is it and how does it work? Why do we even have the waitlist? I’d like to take a few moments to share the importance of the waitlist, outline how it works, and share the progress we’ve made over the …
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Meeting was held in Anchorage at the beginning of April, where over 100 people signed up to testify before the Council advocating for the need to address the issue of salmon bycatch. During the meeting, Chief Brian Ridley of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Vivian Korthuis, CEO of Association of Village Council Presidents, and Melanie …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, As many of you are already aware, last month President Biden recommended a “No Action” alternative regarding the Ambler Road Project. This achievement stands as a testament to the power of our collective voices, the dedication of our Tribal Leaders, and the unwavering support of our advocates. So many times we are told that the …
Education Council The Education Council is advisory to the TCC E-Board and meets quarterly with TCC staff to discuss issues of concern, and to also plan for an annual summit on Education. The council advocates on behalf of legislation that would be beneficial to rural school districts within their individual sub-regional areas, and to the region as a whole. They …