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The Tanana Chiefs Conference Special Full Board of Directors Meeting will take place November 1st, 2023 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. Out of respect for the recent losses in our region, TCC has decided to make significant changes to our Special Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting this week. We will be reducing the agenda to one day. …
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) released earlier today reinforces the Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) opposition to the proposed Ambler industrial mining road. The 37 Tribes of Interior Alaska have lived on and with the lands being threatened by the proposed industrial mining road for millennia. Our ancestors recognized in forming TCC that …
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 …
We’re delighted to shine the spotlight on Angela Clark, a valued Nurse Practitioner who is an integral part of Team Deneege at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. Angela’s journey began in Utah and took her on an adventurous path as she accompanied her active-duty soldier spouse on their journey across the nation over the past 15 years. Angela’s academic …
It’s October and school is in full swing! In August our teachers traveled to Fairbanks for a week-long pre-service training. The week was spent working on our skills and knowledge to bring your children and families the best education and environment we can. September has been busy getting our kids into the swing of attending school and establishing their routines, …
By Kameron Reitan, Prevention Coordinator Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer? In fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This disease is caused by the growth of abnormal cells that can spread to the rest of your body. October is dedicated to increasing awareness about …
By Amanda Race, MA, CRC, Coordinator/Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Our Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program has been federally funded for 28 years. You may not have heard of us because we maintain strict confidentiality on who we provide services to in the region. We are in the fourth year of a five year grant ending in September 2024 from the Rehabilitation …