AFN Resolutions Spark Critical Discussion on Fisheries Conservation

Last month, the Alaska Federation of Natives held their Annual Convention where Tanana Chiefs Conference submitted six resolutions – two of which focused specifically on the conservation and protection of salmon. The resolutions were Resolution 2022-2, a resolution requesting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game support measures that decrease intercept of Chinook and Chum Salmon in Area M affecting …

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TCC Revitalizes Reclaiming Our People Initiative

On October 24th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted a Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) meeting to discuss the revitalization of the Reclaiming Our People initiative, which focuses on the prevention of substance abuse and the improvement of the overall health and wellness of our people. “We have not had a TAC meeting in several years, however with the help of our tribes …

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Tribal Leaders Demand Action at Federal Fisheries Consultation

In October, the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a tribal consultation meeting with Tribal leaders and subsistence fisherman on fisheries protection and restoration. The meeting included the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, as well as other …

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Get Out and Vote 2022

There are several important elections on the horizon and Tanana Chiefs Conference wants to remind you to get out and vote! According to the 2020 Census data, it is estimated that Alaska Native people constitute 22 percent of the statewide population. If all Native people voted during a normal turnout year, approximately 25 percent of the electorate at the polls …

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Tribal Advisory Council Registration

Tribal Advisory Committee Registration YOUR NAME (First and Last) * Please Select the Term that Best Describes You * TCC Employee Tribal Member Tribal Leader (Chief) OTHER If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit

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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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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TCC Celebrates Opening of Clinic Expansion

On July 19th, Tanana Chiefs Conference held a Ceremonial Blessing to commemorate the opening of the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center expansion, which opened its doors to the expanded services of Radiology, Laboratory, Specialty Services and Urgent Care last month. The event kicked off with an opening prayer from Dr. Rev. Anna Frank, “Open the doors of this building, let …

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