Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
January Chief Ridley Provides Testimony at House Tribal Affairs Special Committee TCC Chief Brian Ridley testified to the House Tribal Affairs Committee, addressing the salmon crisis, subsistence funding, and Native representation, urging Indigenous knowledge integration for sustainable resource management and equitable access for future generations. Read more about Chief Ridley’s testimony here. Chief Trimble Gilbert Received National Honor First Traditional …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce receiving the AAAHC Bernard Kershner Innovation in Quality Improvement Award for our ‘Accelerated Hepatitis C Screening of Patient Population’ project. This award highlights our commitment to improving health outcomes for Alaska Native patients. Hepatitis C (Hep C) poses significant health challenges, with Alaska Native communities experiencing disproportionately high death rates. TCC’s initiative …
Same day substance use assessments are available Tuesday-Thursday. To schedule an assessment or speak to a provider, please contact Desiree Dan, Intake Coordinator, at 1-800-478-6822 ext 3847. Or come in at the Al Ketzler Sr Building Suite 118 in Fairbanks. If you are in a rural community, please reach out to your local BHA or clinic. Clients are enrolled in …
The holidays are a special time to create memories with your children. It’s also a chance to focus on spending healthy, quality time together. Here are some ideas to keep your family active, happy, and connected this holiday season. Get Outside Winter is the perfect season for outdoor fun. Take your children hunting for grouse, snowshoeing, or simply walking together. …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges we face and the strength we continue to show as a community. I know that many of you may be concerned about the change in our country’s administration and the political shifts taking place. There are fears …
By May 7, 2025, everyone must have a REAL ID for air travel, including small aircraft and medical evacuation (medivac) flights. After this deadline, a standard driver’s license won’t be accepted for flights. This deadline is final, and there will be no extensions. To get your REAL ID, visit your local DMV with the following: Proof of Identity (passport, birth …
By Mitchell Shewfelt, Housing Department Manager As we transition into the colder months, the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is excited to share updates on various housing initiatives taking place across our communities. Our commitment to improving living conditions and expanding housing opportunities for our Tribal members remains strong. Here’s a look at our ongoing and upcoming projects. Project Highlights Ruby: …
Hypodermic needles are a part of modern life, whether for managing conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn’s disease, or due to the ongoing issue of illicit drug use. Unfortunately, this often leads to improper disposal of needles in makeshift containers tossed with regular trash. But there’s a better option: needle disposal kiosks! Tok and Nenana now have their own …
According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, 2 in 5 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. These numbers are even higher for Alaska Native women, among whom 57% will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. This month, the Domestic …
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. …