Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
By Sean Rice, TCC Employment & Training Coordinator On April 21st and April 22nd, Employment and Training hosted a flagging class that was put on by Northern Dame Construction. During the training, Tribal members learned how to perform flagging duties and received a 4-year certificate that allows them to work as flaggers in the state of Alaska. Through this training, …
Family, Tribal leaders, community members, and staff gathered at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center on May 28 to celebrate the unveiling of the Andy & Barbara Jimmie Cancer Care & Infusion Center — a space dedicated to healing, compassion, and care for the people of Interior Alaska. The event honored the lifelong service and leadership of Second Traditional Chief …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, As summer moves across our region, many of us are spending time on the land, at camp, gathering with family, and reconnecting with the traditions that have sustained our people for generations. We are reminded by our elders that it is so important for us to continue these practices and remain grounded by our …
Chief Sharon Hildebrand continues to participate in the Alaska Native Roundtable meetings alongside partner organizations including the Fairbanks Native Association, Doyon, Limited, Denakkanaaga, and Interior Regional Housing Authority, as well as representatives from the City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and Fairbanks Police Department. The Alaska Native Roundtable meetings provide an important opportunity to share information, strengthen partnerships, coordinate …
Last month, TCC Vice President Rhonda Pitka traveled to Juneau as part of the Alaska Regional Coalition (ARC) to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for issues impacting rural Alaska communities. Chief Pitka shared the importance of supporting rural schools, protecting the Power Cost Equalization program, strengthening behavioral health services, and ensuring rural communities have access to essential services and …
In May, Chief Sharon Hildebrand and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) staff traveled to Tanacross, Tok, and Northway to meet with Tribal leadership, community members, and local partners to learn more about the priorities and concerns impacting the Upper Tanana region. The visits provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships, listen to community voices, and better understand the needs and goals of …
Last month, Chief and Chairman Sharon Hildebrand provided testimony during the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission meeting, where she shared Tanana Chiefs Conference’s role in ongoing efforts to protect Yukon River salmon and support the subsistence needs of Tribal communities across the region.
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce the selection of Karen Sitton as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Karen brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in accounting, finance, and organizational management. Throughout her career, she has served in key financial and administrative roles with organizations including Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Doyon, Limited, Fairbanks Resource …
Another Head Start school year has come to an end. Four communities across our region hosted graduations for their 3–5-year-old students: Huslia had 10 graduates, Tok had 11, 3–5-year-olds, and Tetlin had 1. Congratulations to our littlest learners! We can’t wait to see where your education takes you next. Northway and Huslia staff worked with families to sew dresses and …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) proudly celebrates Maurice “Morris” McGinty for receiving the University of Alaska Fairbanks Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have provided significant service to Alaska communities and to the university through public service, education, volunteerism, and leadership. For decades, Morris has been a respected leader, educator, mentor, and advocate throughout the Interior. His lifelong commitment to …