Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
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 …
On October 25th of this year, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) assumed management of Gateway to Recovery, formerly operated under Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) as FNA Detox. In order to ensure that the detox program remains accessible for those who need it, TCC expanded operating hours for the inpatient withdrawal management program and it is now accessible 24 hours a day, …
By Roxanne Frank, Substance Abuse Prevention Program Manager Holidays can be very difficult for people who have experienced death of a loved one. Memories are a constant reminder of the loss in our lives. It can be painful and overwhelming, particularly in the first year after a death. I found out, as we grieve, it is important to acknowledge that …
On November 10th, Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.” “The Tribes …
In September, the Alaska Board of Fish collected public comment on commercial fishing practices that are contributing to the Salmon Crisis, including chum chucking, lack of law enforcement and the need to readdress the Shumigan Islands June Salmon Management Plan. These comments will be used at the October 12th and 13th Work Session to inform policies and regulations. The Hatchery …
Last month, the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region mourned the loss of respected elder, Alaska Native advocate and TCC’s first President, Alfred “Al” Ketzler Sr. of Nenana. Born on April 16, 1933, in Nenana, Alaska, Al Ketzler Sr. was a devoted advocate and a humble servant of his people who left an indelible mark on the Alaska Native community. Al …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension, Alaska Tribes Extension Program Director Rhubarb has been a staple in my life as a Fairbanksan. I grew up making rhubarb pie and rhubarb crisp, which are perfectly delicious ways to use rhubarb. Incidentally, one nickname for rhubarb is “pie plant.” Once established, rhubarb generally thrives with little attention in many Alaska locations. It …