Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, The Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors meeting is set to take place next month. This year there will be several open seats on our Executive Board of Directors: Secretary/Treasurer, as well as subregional representatives for the Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and the Lower Yukon Subregion. Elections for the subregional seats will …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, set to take place March 11 to 14 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous …
By Edward Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist In the chilly month of December, the commissioning of a cutting-edge solar photovoltaic array with a capacity of 207.9 kW DC and a robust Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) boasting 289 kWh took place in the picturesque town of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. This initiative marks a significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions in …
Winter is in full swing and this means below zero temperatures and snow storms are upon us creating hazardous traveling conditions. Before you venture out this winter, make sure that you dress and prepare appropriately so you are ready to meet any weather conditions you may run into. Here are some safety guidelines that everyone should review in case of …
By Kristi Walmsley, Head Start Assistant Manager In December, Head Start provided a ham to all enrolled families and staff for their Christmas dinners. Winter breaks are a busy time for both families and staff. We hope that this takes one more thing off of their to-do lists while supporting them in a time when accessibility and costs may be …
By Tiffany B. Simmons, Chief Learning and Development Officer We are excited to announce that TCC hosted the first Leadership Development Cohort on December 12-14. Participants from the villages of Healy Lake, Nulato, Hughes, and Ruby and from programs across TCC participated in the first Cohort. Participants created individualized leadership goals and plans. They also developed skills to address issues …
By Linden Stackiokas You might not think of being a health aide as the a family business, but it is for Jordyn James of Dot Lake. Her grandmother, Hazel, and her mother, Sera, were both health aides, so from her earliest years, Jordyn became familiar with the meanings of many medical terms. She also witnessed both the privileges and the …
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 …
