COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12-15

Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited that the FDA has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for patients between the ages of 12-16 years old. TCC plans to wait until formal recommendations have been released from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) prior to opening up appointments for patients in that age range. The ACIP plans to release their …

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CHA Spotlight – Debra Reed Itinerant Health Aide

Debra Reed wearing green Health scrubs

By Linden Staciokas She’ll never be featured in Law & Order, but Debra Reed’s job as a health aide often requires her to become a detective.  “It’s fun to figure out what a person’s medical symptoms mean.  If they have to leave the village, I work out how to get them to town.  Arranging travel may require hours of investigation …

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FEMA Begins Processing COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Applications

Update 04/13/21:WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA begins processing applications for funeral assistance, helping ease some of the financial stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The call center has received …

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CHA Spotlight: Lydia David – Tetlin Health Aide

There are a lot of ways to find your calling in life.  For Lydia David, it was motherhood that led her to a now 17 year career as a health aide.  Despite all the time that has passed, recalling the circumstances can be hard for her.  “My daughter was born prematurely.  She had medical problems and for the first two …

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Tribal Peace Officer Logo Contest

TCC’s Tribal Development Division recently held a youth logo contest for their Tribal Peace Officer Program, where youth under the age of 18 submitted artwork to be featured on promotional materials. 14-year-old Alana Moses of Fairbanks was selected as the winner of the contest and picked up her brand new iPad prize. TCC would like to thank the communities of …

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NONC F003 IT1: Certified Flagging Course

The ATSSA Flagging Certification training course will offer flagging skills required for individuals who are already working in the construction field as a flagger or those interested in becoming a flagger.  This certification will satisfy the State of Alaska requirements for working as a flag person on all construction projects. Certification valid for 4 years. Location Will be held at …

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TCC Covid-19 Vaccine Open to Public

Tanana Chiefs Conference will be opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all Fairbanks residents age 45 and up beginning Tuesday, March 9. Those interested in getting the vaccine can visit our website at www.tananachiefs.org/vaccine-request to sign up. There will be a limited number of appointments available each day, so we ask for everyone’s patience as our scheduling staff work through …

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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

We answer your questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Check back later for updates. Last updated: 2/11/21 Return to Vaccine Main page Do all adults or at least the majority need to be vaccinated in our community to reach herd immunity? There is no magic end point to reach herd immunity. We believe when we have enough people protected either from …

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Tribes can Nominate Rep. Haaland for Secretary of the Department of the Interior

If your tribe supports the nomination of Representative Deb Haaland to serve as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, please send in a letter of support. Letters of support can be sent to the following e-mails: Amber_Ebarb@murkowski.senate.gov Pierce_Wiegard@sullivan.senate.gov sam_fowler@energy.senate.gov (Manchin) john_tanner@energy.senate.gov (Barrasso)

Give Kids A Smile

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – which means it’s time for our annual American Dental Association’s ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event. The goal of this event is to bring awareness of children’s oral health, to increase prevention and education, and  provide dental care to children in communities around the country.  Due to the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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