Rachel Reilly
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to the communities of Hughes and Manley to meet with Tribal Leadership and community members, learn about their priorities and share how TCC can help. I always enjoy traveling out to our tribal communities and visiting with residents. I would like to thank both communities to opening …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce Will Mayo as our 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting keynote speaker! Will is from Rampart and Tanana and is known for his extensive leadership experience in advocating for indigenous communities. Serving as the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) President from 1991 to 1999, he played a pivotal role in …
On December 22nd, 2023, three prominent tribal consortia organizations representing 118 federally-recognized Tribes released a joint letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The letter comes in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently released ANCSA 17 D-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The letter requests Secretary Haaland to retain all protections of the 28 million acres …
By Nicole Farnham, TCC Fisheries Biologist In the ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance aquatic ecosystems, the establishment of fish hatcheries in river systems has become a topic of discussion. While these facilities aim to bolster fish populations and support biodiversity, they come with both advantages and drawbacks that warrant careful consideration. PROS: Species Conservation: Fish hatcheries contribute significantly to …
By Felicia Cooper, Health & Safety Officer, & Chris Chestnut, Safety Officer Due to recent events at one of the local schools in Fairbanks regarding bed bugs, TCC wants to reintroduce the proper precautions and provide information of what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bed bug. Even though your child may not attend the …
By Linden Stackiokas Dolly Simon has an original way to describe the process of becoming a skilled health aide, comparing it to the transition people go through when moving from childhood to adulthood. “Health aide puberty is when you first start–when you get out of that first training session. You are awkward and nervous, unsure of your words, and unsure …
Eva Burk, a Dene’ Athabascan from Nenana and Manley Hot Springs, has been appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (NPFMC) Advisory Panel for a three-year term. The appointment comes amid alarmingly low salmon returns in Western Alaska, and increasing calls for Tribes to have a stronger voice in the way fisheries are managed. Burk comes equipped. Before her …
40% of the cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. and nearly 50% of all deaths may be caused by avoidable risk factors. Here are six behaviors you can adopt that may help reduce your risk of developing cancer: Exercise Regularly Limit Consumption of Red Meat and Processed Foods Maintain a Healthy Weight Limit Alcohol Consumption Protect Your Skin from the …
By Amber Vaska, Executive Director of Tribal Government & Client Services What is the Board of Game? The Board of Game (BOG) consists of seven members serving three-year terms appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature. According to their website, the Board of Game’s main role is to conserve and develop Alaska’s wildlife resources. This includes establishing open …
Many think of February as a time for kindling romantic relationships, but this month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites us to shore up all of our relationships at home, at work, and in our communities to support our Heart Health. Did you know that people who have close relationships at all of these levels tend to …