TCC News

TCC and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects in Ambler Road decisions and urge the State of Alaska to drop the road proposal

April 15, 2022February 22, 2022

Today the U.S. Department of Interior and Corps of Engineers acknowledged significant legal defects in the decisions to approve the Ambler Road through Interior Alaska, announcing they will suspend the federal rights-of-way for the Ambler road project. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects and they urge the State of Alaska …

Patti Hyslop Leadership in Sobriety Award – Seeking Nominations

February 14, 2022

It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L Hyslop Award. This award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana be encouraging people to make positive …

Bernice Hetherington – Behavioral Health Aide Spotlight

February 7, 2022

Bernice Hetherington is the Itinerant Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) II responsible for providing itinerant mental health services to Rampart, Evansville, and Stevens Village. She was born and raised in Kalskag, a small village along the Kuskokwim River. Fredrick Carl Holmberg Sr. and Dunia (Kameroff) Holmberg, her parents, raised their children in a subsistence lifestyle. She remembers being taught traditional values …

Resolutions 2022

March 8, 2022January 31, 2022

Resolutions Each year resolutions are submitted by either the TCC Executive Board, Subregional Boards, Regional Health Board, Denakkanaaga or Youth Delegates to direct and guide the organization. Here are the Proposed 2022 TCC Resolutions (PDF). These resolutions were reviewed by the Resolutions Committee. The Resolutions Committee reviews all resolutions to ensure that they meet the Resolutions Rules. The Committee provides …

Elections 2022

March 21, 2022January 31, 2022

ELECTIONS Candidates List Candidates List Election Results This list is still considered preliminary – as not all candidates background checks have been fully processed. Vice-President : Sharon Hildebrand, Nulato Executive Board of Directors Yukon Flats Subregion: Nancy James, Fort Yukon Yukon Tanana Subregion: Lori Baker, Minto TCC Health Advisory Board Upper Tanana Subregion: Sylvia Pitka, Northway Upper Kuskokwim Subregion: Agnes …

TCC Pharmacy Experiencing Shipping Delays

January 26, 2022

Currently the USPS is experiencing widespread staffing shortages, which is impacting the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center pharmacy’s ability to get medications shipped to patients in the Fairbanks area. Patients who have essential medications delivered locally should consider picking them up at the Pharmacy instead to ensure that they do not run out of medication. So far staffing shortages have …

Supporting Youth in your Community

January 25, 2022

Building a healthy foundation for your children is your goal, so this Valentine’s Day should be filled with love and support! Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – Partnership for Success (PFS), The Indigenous Wellness Academy (IWA) and the Youth Wellness Warriors (YWW) would like to help families build new healthy traditions. Our programs would like to encourage families to participate in …

Emergency Petition to Reduce Salmon Bycatch Denied

January 27, 2022January 25, 2022

On December 21, 2021 an emergency petition was submitted to the Honorable Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, from Kawerak, Inc., Association of Village Council Presidents, Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Aleut Community of St. Paul Island, and the Bering Sea Elders Group respectfully requesting that the Department of Commerce takes emergency action to eliminate …

Join the Subsistence Regional Advisory Council

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through February 28, 2022 to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils). Council membership appointments are typically for 3-year terms. There are approximately 38 seats open for appointment among all Councils. The Councils meet at least twice a year and provide recommendations to the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence management …

Prevent T2 Program – Virtual Sessions

January 21, 2022

Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center’s Diabetes Program invites you to join an information session on the virtual Prevent T2 Program! January 12th & 19th, 202212:00pm-1:00pmVia Zoom When you join the Prevent T2 program you will: Attend 22 virtual sessions through out the year Learn how to lose weight, eat healthier, be more physically active, and manage stress Create a strong …