An aggergate feed of all the news, events and articles produced by TCC.
Recent Articles
Tribal Relief Fund – ACTION REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY
Congress designated an $8B tribal set aside in Title VI of the Corona Relief Fund, to assist tribes in covering the expenditures incurred due to COVID-19. To receive funding, the Department of Treasury requires tribes to submit information and create a portal no later than, Friday, April 17 at 7:59
TCC Energy Assistance Has Increased Eligibility
TCC Energy Assistance Program has changed income eligibility requirements so that more Tribal members can qualify for services. NEW Deadline! The Deadline to Apply is May 7th, 2020
Cancelled Emergency Firefighter Refreshers
2020 spring RT-130 fireline safety refresher training & pack test has been canceled. This is due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health and community safety concerns, all of the pack tests and refresher trainings in 2019 have been extended to be valid for the 2020 season. ONLY PACK TEST AND
Social Distancing Videos
We want a ~10-20 sec video or photo from you showing one of these options: We want to hear what you’re doing during social distancing A video of you giving advice on why social distancing is important. TCC will be making a compilation video encouraging everyone to social distance!
New State Mandate (012) – Interstate Travel
According to State of Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandate 012: Interstate Travel Effective 8:00 am March 28, 2020 All in-state travel between communities, whether resident, worker, or visitor, is prohibited unless travel is to support critical infrastructure, or for critical personal needs. To learn more about this and other COVID-19 topics,
Letter to ADFG Requesting Emergency Opening
Doug Vincent-Lang Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game PO Box 115526 Juneau, Alaska 99811-5526 Dear Commissioner Vincent-Lang: Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is requesting an appropriate allowance for an out-of-season hunt for villages in our region to provide food for residents who are isolated in their communities under the impacts
Positive COVID-19 Patient at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center
A Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) patient has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, marking the first case for TCC. The patient was tested in Fairbanks at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center on Friday, March 20th and the positive came back today, Wednesday, March 25th. The patient is
Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandates
For greater access, we are posting the current Health Mandates that the State of Alaska has released. Below are the PDF versions of these documents. For further reading or more information please visit the Alaska GOV Health Mandate page.
Womens Health, OB, Pediatric Services are moving to Al Ketzler Sr. Building During COVID-19 Response
As of Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1pm, on an interim basis during the COVID-19 response, TCC will be delivering health care from two locations in Fairbanks.We will be moving Women’s Health / OB services and a limited amount of pediatric services to the Al Ketzler Sr. Building, 1st Floor. Tanana Chiefs Conference will now
How to Decrease Anxiety During a Pandemic
Here are some helpful tips and trick to decrease anxiety as well as ways to achieve a healthy mental balance. Breathe Breathe in for 5, hold for 1, breathe out for 10 The slow exhale tricks the brain into relaxing the body Progressive Relaxation Tense a group of muscles as
Recent Events
TCC Closed – Labor Day
TCC Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center will be operating at limited staffing.
Starting a Business – Rural Webinar
Are you thinking about starting your own business? This free workshop was built for you! We will cover basic issues faced when starting a small business such as business licensing,
TCC Closed – Independence Day
TCC Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center will be operating at limited staffing.
KRFF – Interior Leadership Radio Interview
Tune into KRFF 89.1 on Monday, May 25th at 11:00am to hear a special talk with Interior Leadership – Chief Victor Joseph, TCC; Aaron Schutt, Doyon President; and Steve Ginnis,
FEMA Training: Procurements Under Grants During Periods of Emergency or Exigency for Tribal Governments and Organizations
Tribal partners, FEMA is offering a 1-hour webinar via Adobe Connect to help tribal governments, as recipients or subrecipients of FEMA funds, understand how to properly contract goods and services
Health
Tina Nollner – CHA Spotlight
The residents of Circle had no idea that the frightening illness of the recent newcomer would bring health to the entire community, but it did. Tina Nollner recalls, “I moved
Agnes Silas – CHA Spotlight
Agnes Silas, Minto CHA Some people spend a lifetime trying to find their passion, what they want to contribute to the world. Others, like Agnes Silas, one of three Minto
Robert Keeling – CHA Spotlight
During his 27 years as a paramedic/fireman in his home state of Colorado, Dale Keeling thought he knew a lot about providing care to the ill and injured. Then he
Resolution 2018-05: To Increase Client Appointments with Physicians at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC)
WHEREAS, Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) patient handbook states: Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Services seeks to deliver health care that is grounded in the diverse cultures and values of each
Resolution 2018-03: Feasibility Study For Lower Yukon Health Care
WHEREAS, Lower Yukon Subregion (GASH) villages, Grayling, Holy Cross, Anvik, and Shageluk receive health care services from the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC); and WHEREAS, the GASH villages have discussed their health