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By Brian McKenna, Project Lead The late Reverend Chief David Salmon was born in Teetsik (Salmon Village) along the Draanjik (Black River) in 1912 to William and Alice Salmon. Chief Salmon lived a traditional Athabascan lifestyle – fishing, hunting, and trapping in the upper Draanjik for many years. He married, raised a family, became an ordained priest, and received an …
Getting vaccines at the recommended times is the best way to protect against serious diseases. This month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) encourages you to talk with your healthcare providers about which vaccines you and your family members need to protect yourself from preventable diseases. Why is it important to get regular immunizations? Many people believe that natural or herd immunity …
The first Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) 2024 Leadership for Results training cohort celebrated the completion of this transformative program with a graduation ceremony on June 18th. Held in Fairbanks, this intensive program spanned over seven months, empowering 24 participants from across the TCC region, including Tribal Administrators, Community Leaders, Emerging Youth Leaders, and TCC staff from across the organization. Throughout …
By Linden Staciokas If you are a village health aide, your whole family ends up being involved. Midnight call outs, out-of-town trainings, chores left undone at home when you are gone, family outings that have to be postponed if there is an emergency; all of these affect not just the health aide but also their partners and children. Katrina Dillard, …
By Dr. Toby Imler, DDS On June 12, 2024, the Dental Division at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center celebrated the successful completion of seven graduates from the Dental Assistant Trainee program. Begun in early 2022, this training program has proven instrumental in helping TCC meet the staffing needs of the Dental Clinic and to provide excellent care. Additionally, the …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In July, I had the honor of participating in a virtual consultation with the White House, where I had the opportunity to advocate for Executive Order 14112. This Executive Order is crucial as it would facilitate easier access to funding opportunities for Tribes, helping us to better serve our communities and address our needs. During …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has expressed deep appreciation for the Biden Administration’s recent decisions aimed at protecting Alaska’s lands, waterways, and wildlife. These decisions represent significant steps forward in supporting Indigenous knowledge and promoting a sustainable future for the region. The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a …
The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a significant victory for Alaska Native communities. This decision protects one of Alaska’s most crucial watersheds, ensuring the health and vitality of entire ecosystems within the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. “TCC applauds the Biden Administration’s decision …
By Dr. Toby Imler, DDS On June 12, 2024, the Dental Division at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center celebrated the successful completion of seven graduates from the Dental Assistant Trainee program. Begun in early 2022, this training program has proven instrumental in helping TCC meet the staffing needs of the Dental Clinic and to provide excellent care. Additionally, the …