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Adult Vocational Training
TCC provides funding consideration for vocational education to eligible tribal members residing in the five (5) Interior villages of Birch Creek, Circle, Huslia, Minto, and Tetlin, as well as Fairbanks. Individuals must be degree-seeking and accepted by an accredited vocational training school in Alaska or the United States. Applications and required documents for Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training applicants must be submitted to …
Higher Education
Higher Education provides financial awards to students in college and post-secondary vocational education programs. Guidance is also provided to students in obtaining financial support from sources of funding other than TCC. For the current academic year, TCC provides funding consideration to students from: Birch Creek Huslia Tetlin At Large Shareholders of Doyon, Limited (Class B) Tribal members residing in Fairbanks …
Yukon River Agreement Proposed by Alaska & Canada
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 …
Mail Service Delivery Business
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 …
National Nutrition Month: Focus on Fiber!
Fiber is an easy way to make your diet healthier. Diets high in fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that stays intact in the digestive tract rather than breaking down into sugar. Fiber helps slow down the rise in blood sugars during the digestive process. Fiber also acts as …
Healing & Culture Come Together at Tanana Wellness Event
In January, the Tanana Tribe kicked off the New Year in a good way by hosting a two-day wellness event. The event brought community members together to participate in cultural activities that fostered a sense of unity and well-being. Supported by TCC’s Learning and Development Division and Family Services and Support Division, the event offered a variety of cultural activities …
TCC Meets with Tribal Leadership in Hughes and Manley Hot Springs
On February 6th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leaders visited Hughes and Manley Hot Springs to meet with Tribal leaders and community members. The goal was to understand their concerns, priorities, and offer help where possible. TCC thanks both communities for their warm welcome and looks forward to more visits in the future. The visit allowed TCC leaders to listen to …
DOI Negotiations: Self-Governance Agreement
By Carrie Stevens, UAF Tribal Governance Department Chair and Associate Professor As directed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference Full Board of Directors (per Resolution 2022-12), TCC leadership has been actively negotiating a self-governance agreement with the Department of the Interior to further co-steward and maintain our traditional ways of life.The Agreement is based on consultation, communication, and relationship to center …