Resolution 2021-03: Urgent need to increase the number of Alaska native pilots and airframe mechanics.

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 limited number of …

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Resolution 2021-02: Thanking the Denali commission for their support is submitting the Northway broadband project application to the USDA Community Connect Program

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 State of Alaska consistently scores …

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Resolution 2021-01: Directive and authorization to establish a tribal peace officer program

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, TCC’s Full Board of Directors have …

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Seven communities plan for future

TCC is happy to announce that through the Planning & Development program, seven communities adopted a community plan in 2020-2021. These communities, who did not let the pandemic stop their progress included Alatna, Birch Creek, Circle, Eagle, Tanacross, Tetlin, and Chalkyitsik (adopted in 2021). The communities identified goals and objectives to help plan for future economic development. Community plans that …

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CARES Act Fishery Relief

All subsistence users negatively impacted by COVID-19 last year qualify. Applicants will need to complete the application and the attached W-2 to receive payment. Applicants should select Yukon Area in Section 4 and should mark both the “harvested or received” column AND the “planned to participate in 2020 (either harvest or receive)” column as indicated below: Mailed applications need to …

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CPJTB EIFS Repair and Re-Coating Project

The six-story Chief Peter John Tribal Building(CPJTB) was originally designed for Nerco Minerals and construction was completed in 1984 or 1985. The existing Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) of the building is worn and in need of spot repairs and re-coating. The goal of this project is to provide the entire exterior of the building with a “refreshed” look of …

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TCC now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to youth ages 12 to 15

TCC is excited to announce that we can protect even more people from getting sick with Covid-19!  On Monday May 10, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for youth between ages 12 and 15. The Pfizer vaccine has been proven in clinical studies to be at least as effective in adolescents as it is in adults …

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CPJTB Restroom Renovations RFB

The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting Bids from contractors to provide construction services in the Chief Peter John Tribal Building (CPJTB) located at 122 First Avenue. The purpose of this project is to install new finishes and fixtures in community restrooms on floors 2, 3, 4, and 6, as well as a single user restroom on the 6th floor. …

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CPJTB South stairs and retaining wall replacement RFB

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the South Stairs and Retaining Wall Replacement work at the Chief Peter John Tribal Building (CPJTB) located at 122 1st Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. Registration/Questions Each Proposer must register by 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2021 to submit written questions and receive addenda notifications. To register, please send an …

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TCC Receives Award from Interior Region EMS Council

Tanana Chiefs Conference was recently presented a Special Achievement Award from the Interior Region EMS Council for the commitment and support of EMS their Region COVID-19 Vaccine Project for First Responders. Special Achievement Awards are intended to honor individuals or organization who deserve recognition for an outstanding event, lifesaving procedure, or for special service performed for their community or the …

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