By Aleisha Singh, TCC Learning & Development Coordinator
The Make a Card for an Elder activity, created by the Tanana Chiefs Conference Leadership for Results Program, is a simple way to support wellness through connection. When families gather to make cards for Elders, they are doing more than art. They are sharing time, stories, and respect across generations.
We encourage community members and families to take time to create a heartfelt card for an Elder in their community. Community wellness grows when people feel seen, respected, and connected. Small acts of kindness can help heal relationships, strengthen cultural values, and remind us that we all have a role in caring for one another.
Young people learn the importance of honoring Elders. Adults show leadership through kindness. Elders feel valued and appreciated for their wisdom and life experience. These moments help everyone grow. When generations connect in positive ways, it builds trust, understanding, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Every card carries more than kind words. It carries respect, culture, and care.
We invite you to share a photo of your completed card with TCC, along with your contact information, to be entered into a door prize drawing. This is a small way to celebrate your participation and the love you are sharing in your community.
All entries must be entered by the 14th or April at eldercards.2026@gmail.com with the hashtag:
#eldercards2026
Participants may give their handmade cards to a family member, a respected Elder they are close to, or an Elder they would simply like to honor and uplift. Getting to know one another better is part of the fun. If you live in a community with Elder housing, such as Louden or Tanana, you may also choose to share your card with an Elder there.
To make this a true community event, there will need to be a designated Point of Contact (POC) in each participating community to help coordinate the activity, manage materials, and support local involvement. We will provide community flyers to hang up, a letter to the Tribe and a check list of to-dos as well as the materials ASAP to contend with weather delays.
We will announce the winners of the drawing April 15 on TCC’s main Facebook page, and winner will be contacted directly.
For more information, reach out to eldercards.2026@gmail.com