Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
The Reclaiming Our People Summit, organized by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), took place on February 21-22, 2024, in Fairbanks. The event welcomed both the general public as well as Tribal representatives. This event was designed to address Behavioral Health and Wellness concerns in the TCC region by fostering collaboration among Tribal Leaders and community members. With a focus on prevention …
During the month of April, there are many opportunities to safegaurd our fish and wildlife by sharing your testimony with state leaders and policy makers. Your involvement is crucial in preserving our natural resources and way of life. Learn more about these opportunities by visiting the links below: April 1-9, 2024: North Pacific Management Council Meeting Hilton Hotel, Anchorage – …
By Linden Stackiokas Dawn Newman probably could not help becoming a health aide: her grandmother Nora and her sister Kim were both health aides before her. It was due to their example, as well as serious encouragement from Kim, that Dawn decided that she could make it through the training and join their ranks. Born and raised in North Pole, …
The TCC Services Fair took place on March 11th and 12th. Attendees had the opportunity to explore some of the services available to Tribal members, clients, and patients. Representatives from departments such as Behavioral Health, Alaska Public Health, and Home Care were present to provide information and answer questions. From healthcare to workforce support, attendees had access to a wide …
During the 2024 TCC Annual Convention, the Full Board of Directors passed the following resolutions: 2024-01 End Rape Culture in Our Village and Hold Sexual Predators Accountable 2024-02 Support Survivors of Sexual Violence with Victim-Centered Services and Create Awareness to End Violence in our Tribal Communities 2024-03 Restricting Sport Hunters to Protect the TCC Region Moose Population 2024-04 TCC Renewable …
Executive Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Wright, Rampart Upper Kuskokwim Representative Claude “Joe” Petruska, Nikolai Lower Yukon Representative Ivan Demientieff, Grayling Emerging Leaders Youth Advisor to the Executive Board Makenzie Englishoe, Gwichyaa Zhee Regional Health Advisory Board Yukon Tanana Edna Riley, Minto Yukon Koyukuk Beverly Kokrine, Fairbanks Education Council Yukon Flats Subregion Julie Biddle Yukon Koyukuk Subregion Marie Cleaver …
By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member At the January 2024 meeting of the Yukon River Panel in Whitehorse, Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) unveiled a draft “agreement” that, among other issues, is calling for a seven year stand down of any Chinook …
By Betty Ross, Deputy Director of Tribal Government and Client Services Going into a mail service business can be a rewarding venture, especially if you live in a remote village with limited mail service. The U.S. Postal Service relies on contractors for help in remote areas to deliver mail. A contractor who delivers mail to a rural area may be …
A recent report from the American Cancer Society has shed light on the alarming revelation that Indigenous Alaskans have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. The report calls for increased screenings, stool tests, and follow-up care for people aged 45-49 to help curb this trend. According to TCC’s guidelines, screening colonoscopies should commence at the age of …
