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Resolution 2019-06: Advocates to Assist our Youth When They Encounter Judicial System

February 6, 2020February 5, 2020

WHEREAS, the First People have been inhabiting this great land from time immemorial, taking healthy sustenance from the waters and lands; and WHEREAS, the First People had their chiefs to act as advocates and spokesmen for their Tribal members, to make decisions on behalf of the wellbeing of all Tribal members; and WHEREAS, when the First Peoples had disagreements, to …

Resolution 2019-05: Wrongfully Convicted People Receive Permanent Fund Dividends for Years Spent Incarcerated

February 6, 2020February 5, 2020

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, incarcerated Alaskans are not eligible to receive …

Resolution 2019-04: Improve Public Safety in Rural Alaska

February 6, 2020February 4, 2020

WHEREAS, Native people were systematically disenfranchised by colonization and as a result suffer from historical trauma, which can exacerbate the prevalence of substance abuse, alcoholism, and violence in traditionally healthy Native communities; and WHEREAS, Native people were systematically disenfranchised by colonization and as a result suffer from historical trauma, which can exacerbate the prevalence of substance abuse, alcoholism, and violence …

Resolution 2019-03: Improve Standards and Local Hire in Housing Projects

February 5, 2020January 31, 2020

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, there is a housing crisis in rural Alaska that inhibits …

Resolution 2019-02: Random Drug Testing for Executive and Health Board and Require Testing 1 Week Before Elections

February 5, 2020January 31, 2020

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 the Full Board of Directors created the Executive Board to carry out …

Resolution 2019-01: Improve and Expedite Hiring Process

February 5, 2020January 31, 2020

WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribesand tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical andmental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; andTanana Chiefs Conference hiring process is too long and needs improvement; and WHEREAS, applicants often …

Important Update for all Federal Wildland Firefighters

January 14, 2020

This information applies to ALL FEDERAL AD/EFF that are planning on working as wildland firefighters in 2019. There are changes in requirements for being hired by BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS) for the 2019 FIRE SEASON that include ALL FIRECREW MEMBERS and individuals hired as a SINGLE RESOURCE. Every EFF/AD hired by AFS will be required to complete a medical examination, and all participants must be medically …

Fort Yukon Solar Electric Project

January 8, 2020

Near the confluence of the Yukon and Porcupine Rivers in Fort Yukon, Alaska functions an 18KW grid tied solar electric system. The system was funded through the cooperative efforts of the Gwichyaa Gwich’in Tribal Government, Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation, the Department of Energy and Tanana Chiefs Conference. In the Spring of 2015, a local five person crew installed the 72 panel …

Galena Biomass Energy Project

January 8, 2020

Replaces the Gila Interior Learning Academy (GILA) diesel heating system with a biomass district heat system.

TCC Bazaar – Book a Table!

January 6, 2020December 27, 2019

Book a table at the TCC Bazaar during the 2020 Annual Convention!At this time, we are currently only booking for arts and craft tables. Each vendor will have one table due to a limited amount of tables.Contact Estelle Burnham at 907-452-8251 ext. 3300 to reserve your table.