Rachel ReillyThe importance of Indigenous voices in the electoral process cannot be overstated. As we approach the upcoming elections, it is crucial that we mobilize efforts to get out the native vote. Our rural communities face unique challenges that often go unheard, from land rights and environmental protection to health care and education. By exercising your right to vote, we can …
October 6th-12th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. 1 in 5 adults experience mental health conditions each year. Mental health conditions are not caused by personal weakness, lack of character, or poor upbringing. They are medical conditions that can impact a person’s thinking, feeling or mood and may affect their ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis. …
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 …
Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can save your life! If you discover an abnormality like those listed below, contact your healthcare provider right away. A change in how your breast or nipple looks or feels. Tenderness, a lump, swelling, or a change in skin texture can be a sign that something is wrong. Discharge from the nipple. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …