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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our First Traditional Chief Donald Honea Sr. of Ruby. Chief Honea has served as First Traditional Chief of the Tanana Chiefs Conference region since 2008 and has spent much of his life dedicated to serving the Alaska Native People. He founded the Ruby Native Council – serving as both …
Tanana Chiefs Conference plans to provide services under the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The draft plan is available for review at the link below. LIHWAP Draft Plan 2021 Dates for Public Comments: September 23-28, 2021. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed draft plan can provide public comment by contacting: edith.hildebrand@tananachiefs.orgWorkforce Support Manager, ext.3196Phone: 907 452-8251Outside Fairbanks …
TCC would like to express sincere condolences to those individuals and communities who have lost loved ones recently. These past few weeks have been very difficult for many with the recent COVID-19 surge throughout the state. We wanted to make everyone aware of the financial assistance being offered through FEMA for individuals who have incurred funeral expenses on or after …
According to documents obtained by POLITICO and Type Investigations, and interviews with several current and former Interior employees, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska’s state director, who was hired in 2019 and previously worked for GOP Representative Don Young, downplayed the significance of subsistence hunting and fishing during the Ambler environmental review and pushed career employees to modify their findings that …
At this time, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is only offering a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet a certain criteria approved by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a 2nd dose …
The North Star Imagination Library and Tanana Chiefs Conference have partnered to expand Dolly Parton’s book gifting program to all TCC communities previously unserved by an Imagination Library affiliate. “We are thrilled to be able to include the TCC communities in our Imagination Library and ensure that hundreds more children have access to these high-quality books and the thrill of …
Tanana Chiefs Conference recently sponsored a COVID-19 Vaccine incentive program designed thank those who have already received their vaccine and to motivate residents in Interior Alaska to get their COVID-19 vaccine! Our goal is to get as many people vaccinated as possible – to protect our elders, our youth, and our communities. What are the Prizes? Monthly Drawing The incentive giveaway …
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that a new three-digit number, 988, be available nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. In order for 988 to work in Alaska, (907 area code), 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented. Starting October 24, 2021 you must dial the 10 digit number to complete all local …
Today, August 13th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to Pfizer and Moderna vaccine recipients. Tanana Chiefs Conference health staff are currently reviewing the new guidance and will make a determination on when we will be able to offer booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine at our healthcare facilities. We …
Beginning today at 10:20am AK FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). During this test TV stations, Radio, and cell phones may receive alert notifications. For more information: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-aug-11 https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-alert-system https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-emergency-alerts-wea