Rachel Reilly
February 2023 In February, Alaska Native Subsistence Users throughout the State walked out of the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) Meeting after the Board failed their statutory obligation to prioritize subsistence harvest by voting not to adopt Proposal 140. “The Board’s actions this week will not deter TCC or our Tribes from continuing to do everything we can to ensure …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope this letter finds you well and that you had a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. The holiday season is a special time that allows us to take a break, slow down, and appreciate the moments that truly matter in our lives. As we step …
Interior Alaska made a significant mark at the 3rd Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, hosted by the Biden administration, which emphasized the region’s commitment to advancing Tribal interests on the national stage. Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee contributed to the discussions by participating in a panel titled ‘Protecting Tribal Homelands in the Era of Climate Change.’ Her insights …
Continuous Staff Development In October, Head Start brought all of our employees to Fairbanks for an in-person training from the 13th to the 17th. We provided additional training on various skills related to social emotional growth and handling difficult behaviors. It was a very busy but fun week, and it’s always wonderful to see our village staff face-to-face. Celebrating the …
On October 27, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership, which included Chief/Chairman Brian Ridley, Vice-President Sharon Hildebrand, and Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Wright, traveled to Tanana to participate in the Annual Shareholders meeting alongside First Chief Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Second Chief Curtis Sommer, and the local community. The Native Village of Tanana recently achieved a successful negotiation with the Indian Health Services (IHS) for …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Annual Convention in New Orleans. This year’s Convention included several important elections including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Area Vice-Presidents and alternate Area Vice-Presidents. During the Alaska Caucus, Chief Brian Ridley was elected to serve as the Alaska Area Vice-President for NCAI alongside Tlingit & Haida …
On October 25th of this year, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) assumed management of Gateway to Recovery, formerly operated under Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) as FNA Detox. In order to ensure that the detox program remains accessible for those who need it, TCC expanded operating hours for the inpatient withdrawal management program and it is now accessible 24 hours a day, …
The Old Minto Family Recovery Camp is owned and operated by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and is a traditional alternative to substance abuse treatment—a place to begin healing in a traditional setting. For many Alaska Natives today, alcohol and drug use became a toxic way of coping with a loss of traditional Native values, cultural patterns, identities, relationships, and …
Join us in congratulating the recipients of this year’s Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Forum awards. Ann Neglaska, Kaltag BHA, received the Shining Star AwardThe Shining Star award is given to a BHA/P that has worked for 5 or more years and demonstrates excellence in their role by continuously delivering exceptional Client care, has somehow improved the behavioral healthcare delivery system …
Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in Alaskan Natives and the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Eighty percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Due to the fact that Alaska Natives smoke at twice the rate of white populations in the state, we are at a higher risk for developing lung cancer. The best …