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We Will Not Be Ignored: Tribal Leaders Call for Change at NPFMC Meeting
During the February 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) meeting, Tribal leaders and advocates from across the State stood together to demand immediate action to address the ongoing salmon crisis. The meeting focused on new bycatch management measures for chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, drawing strong Tribal testimony from across regions with leaders and advocates from …
Kim Taylor Honored by AKPhA
Kim Taylor, TCC Pharmacy Technician, has been awarded the Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the Alaska Pharmacy Association. For nearly 20 years, Kim has provided exceptional service to six subregional clinics and 39 villages, expertly managing remote medication dispensing, inventory, and emergency transport. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and leadership make her an invaluable asset to Chief Andrew Isaac …
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Community Health Aide Spotlight – Amber Demit-Albert, Northway
By Linden Stackiokas Amber Demit-Albert is one of those lucky people who knew from an early age just what she wanted to do with her life: work in the medical field. At first, she thought this would mean becoming a nurse. Then she saw the opening for a health aide in Northway, the village where she was raised and still …
Celebrate National Nutrition Month: The Power of Family Meals
March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the importance of eating together as a family. If you’re concerned about what your child eats—or doesn’t eat—the solution might be as simple as gathering around the dinner table. Family meals provide more than just nourishment; they create a supportive environment where children learn healthy eating habits, …
Need Your REAL ID? Come to the TCC Annual Convention!
TCC Family Services & Support is partnering with Turbo Tags and Title for REAL IDs / Driver’s licenses. The deadline for REAL IDs for domestic flight travel (travel anywhere within the U.S.) is May 7, 2025. You may think you don’t need one, but you do. There is NO COST for Tribal members! Visit the Turbo Tags and Title booth …
When It Comes to Colon Cancer, Prevention Is Key
Alaska Native people have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. To fight this, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) urges Alaska Native adults to start screening at age 40—five years earlier than national guidelines. Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the U.S., but it can often be prevented with regular screening. The disease usually starts as …
Emerging Leaders: Strengthening Voices, Building Futures
The Emerging Leaders have been actively working to empower youth and create meaningful change in their communities. Over the past few months, they have engaged in leadership development, policy discussions, and cultural initiatives to further their mission of uplifting the next generation. Youth Leadership in Action In January, the Emerging Leader Youth Advisory Council met in Fairbanks to discuss key …
Letter from the Chief | March 2025
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, We are excited to welcome Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village) as the keynote speaker for our 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting this month. Taa’ąįį is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community well-being. He will be joined on stage by his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, creating …