Introduction to the Alaska Board of Game

Description This course will supply: an introduction to the operations of the Board Of Game, review of proposals effecting subsistence hunting regulations in Alaska, and methods of providing effective testimony. At the completion of this course students will be able to: Describe BOG basic operations in the establishment of subsistence hunting regulations; Identify the components of the BOG regulatory proposal …

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Hunter Regulations Workshop

Hands on tools to advocate for the protection of your traditional way of life. Description This course will be held provide hands on tools to advocate for the protection of your traditional way of life. This course will supply an introduction to the state and federal game management systems in Alaska, the operations and process of the regulatory system and …

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Resolution 2018-17: Support for Updating Alaska Habitat Laws to Protect Salmon Spawning and Rearing Areas

WHEREAS, Alaska Native Tribes depend upon salmon as a fundamental part of our social, cultural, economic, and spiritual wellbeing; and WHEREAS, access to sustainable healthy resources for our families and our people is critical to preserving our way of life; and WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has made it a priority to protect our hunting and fishing resources for our …

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Resolution 2018-16: Canyon Village Traditional Land Selections

WHEREAS, Congress has historically failed to recognize the Tribe of Canyon Village Gwich’in as a federally recognized tribe, and has not restored the rights and lands of the Canyon Village Gwich’in; and WHEREAS, it is beholden upon the US Congress to recognize the Canyon Village Tribal Government and their right to lands and ability to generate economic development and self-government …

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Resolution 2018-15: TCC Reinstate the JOM Program in Tok

WHEREAS, Tok Native Association (TNA) is an entity made up of members of the Upper Tanana villages who reside within the boundaries of TNA; and WHEREAS, TNA has a number of students who are eligible under the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) program; and WHEREAS, TNA use to have these funds for camps, beading classes, and native dancing group that benefited the youth; …

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Resolution 2018-14: Oncologist at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center

WHEREAS, in order to achieve our vision of Healthy People Across Generations, TCC Health Services must provide for adequate cancer treatment options for patients; and WHEREAS, Alaska Native people are at higher risk for cancer than other races; and WHEREAS, currently, TCC Health Services medical staff works closely with oncologists at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) and patients must travel …

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Resolution 2018-13: TWDS / Fee Agent Position in Tok

WHEREAS, Tok is a rural community that lacks jobs that families need to support their needs; and WHEREAS, Tok has clients on ASAP, but does not have the support or resources to get help in applications or signing off of mandatory paperwork that the TCC ASAP program requires; and WHEREAS, a new rural position will help fulfill the goal of …

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Resolution 2018-12: Establish a BIA General Assistance Program for the Native Community in Tok

WHEREAS, Tok Native Association (TNA) is a dually formed association made up of members of Upper Tanana Villages. All members are tribally enrolled in member villages: Tetlin, Northway, Eagle, Tanacross, Healy Lake, and Dot Lake; and WHEREAS, TNA has members that may benefit from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) general assistance program; and WHEREAS, this resolution will support the …

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Resolution 2018-11: Bringing Cell Phone Service to Tok-Alaska Border Highway Region

WHEREAS, the Alaskan Highway connects Canada to Alaska. Those who use the road include large commercial trucks, tourists, hunters, and local residents; and WHEREAS, from Canada to Tok, Alaska there currently lacks cell service and commuters have limited options to call for help in the event of an emergency which creates many safety issues for the area especially during times …

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