Taryn Hughes

TCC and AVCP Sue the Federal Government to Protect Subsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies

Two Alaska Tribal Organizations Sue the Federal Government to ProtectSubsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies Two Alaska Tribal Organizations Sue the Federal Government to ProtectSubsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies Anchorage, Alaska – The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), represented by Earthjustice, have filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service …

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Greg Patsy – 2022 TCC Operator of the Year

The water treatment operator is often an un-appreciated job, especially if the operator is doing well and there are no problems or reasons to complain about the drinking water. It is also an important job with the potential to affect the health of everyone in a community. Greg has been the operator of his community water plant for many years. …

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Violet Kruger – 2022 TCC Operator of the Year

The Utility Manager of a village drinking water system is not an easy job. It is often part of another job that includes book keeping or administration. With a good manager a drinking water utility struggles with finances, ordering and paying for parts and supplies, and compliance with State regulations. This past year Violet has been a key player in …

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Sergeant Mark Haglin – 2022 TCC Public Safety Officer of the Year

On December 3, 2022, A Fairbanks Jury convicted 2 people for defrauding a Nenana Elder of her home. In 2019 a TCC VPSO was contacted by the Nenana Elder Center who reported an elder signed papers she was not familiar with and she was confused as to why someone else now owned her home. The Nenana VPSO conducted an investigation …

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Teri Vent – TCC 2022 Tribal Foster Parent of the Year

Teri Vent is a Tribal member of Huslia and is tribally licensed through Huslia Tribe as well. Teri has held a Tribal license since 2018, always cooperating with TCC Tribal Licensing to ensure her home remains compliant. Teri is an amazing mother, she is devoted to caring for her 2 teenage children and her foster child. Above being a mother …

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Michelle Peter – TCC 2022 State Foster Parent of the Year

The awardee is a Tribal member of Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government. She is currently a foster parent licensed by the State and she has held a Tribal license in the past. She has held either a Tribal or State Foster Care license for over 20 years. The awardee has four adult daughters and she is raising three foster children …

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David Salmon Tribal Hall Rental Policies and Application

In order to rent the David Salmon Tribal Hall for your event, you must read the following guidelines and fill out an application.  Please note: There is a $200 cleaning fee in addition to the hourly rental fee (varies).  For questions, please call the Chief Peter John Tribal Building 6th Floor Receptionist, at (907) 452-8251 DSTH USE POLICY HOW TO …

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Coping With Grief During the Holidays

Over the past few years, the TCC region has experienced a tremendous amount of loss. The holiday season can be particularly difficult for those who will be experiencing the holidays for the first time without a member of their family. The absence of a loved one means that normal routines have ended or are never repeated the same way. The …

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