Fish & Game Advisory Committees Are Becoming More Important

By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member The Fish and Game Advisory Committees (ACs) to the Alaska Board of Fish and Board of Game (“Boards”) have always played a critical role in fish and game management recommendations and proposals. ACs all over Alaska provide grassroots information, local and traditional knowledge and even technical knowledge. Like Regional …

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TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM: 29 Years Helping People with Disabilities Enter the Workforce & Subsistence!

By Amanda Race, MA, CRC, Coordinator/Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Our Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program is 29 years old!  You may not have heard of us because we maintain confidentiality on who we provide services to in the region, however our clients have been known to talk about our TVR services to others and how we can help.  As of October …

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CHAP Spotlight – Jon Dyer, Manley Hot Springs

There are many roads that can lead to becoming a health aide. For Jon Dyer, one of two health aides in Manley, the path included owning a distillery, starting a construction company, working as the manufacturing director for a medical equipment company, and feeding an interest in veterinary care by taking classes in animal husbandry. Then, about 11 years ago, …

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Updates from TCC Infrastructure

The Energy program within the Infrastructure Department at Tanana Chiefs Conference has been actively working on securing funding for energy projects in the region. Specifically, they are currently focused on two large projects involving solar energy in Galena and in North Pole on Badger Road. TCC has secured over $100 million for energy initiatives that will result in projects aiming …

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Indigenous Peoples Day – October 14, 2024

Join us in honoring the deep history, unwavering resilience, and vibrant cultures of our Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a testament to the harsh realities of colonization while celebrating the richness of our heritage. It’s a chance for our Tribes to voice their unique narratives. Let’s stand in solidarity, demonstrating our respect for and commitment to preserving the …

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Welcome Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager

Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program recently welcomed a new staff member to their team, Sean Rice. Sean was born in Kotzebue on May 15, 1974 to Isabel M. Field, who later became Rice when she married his step-dad Jerry Rice. Sean was born Sean Patrick Field, his Inupiaq name is Ipiiliq, his aanaa (grandmother) is Iren Schene, his …

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Letter From The Chief – October 2024

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope everyone had a successful hunting season and was able to put away enough food for the winter. This time of year is always challenging as we prepare for the colder months ahead, and I’m thinking of each of you and your families during this time. At the end of this month, the National …

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Annual Boat Trip Connects Rural Alaska to Decision Makers

Annual Boat Trip Connects Rural Alaska to Decision MakersRain was expected throughout the annual partner’s boat trip in August this year, but instead, participants were greeted with sunshine, gracious hospitality, and meaningful connections during their visit to the Upper Tanana Subregion. The trip brought key Alaska and Federal decision-makers and representatives from various entities to the communities of Eagle, Tetlin, …

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Growing, Gathering, Hunting, Fishing: The Challenge is Eating It All

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks One of the things I’ve long been curious about is how much food Alaskans grow, hunt, fish and gather and why they do it. This fall, I interviewed Jeff Yacevich, 38, who along with his wife, Laura Guiterrez, 40, is committed to getting much of his food from the …

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