By Jacoline Bergstrom, Executive Director of Health Services The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the …
By Mitchell Shewfelt, Housing Department Manager As we transition into the colder months, the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is excited to share updates on various housing initiatives taking place across our communities. Our commitment to improving living conditions and expanding housing opportunities for our Tribal members remains strong. Here’s a look at our ongoing and upcoming projects. Project Highlights Ruby: …
Hypodermic needles are a part of modern life, whether for managing conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn’s disease, or due to the ongoing issue of illicit drug use. Unfortunately, this often leads to improper disposal of needles in makeshift containers tossed with regular trash. But there’s a better option: needle disposal kiosks! Tok and Nenana now have their own …
In October, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Chief Brian Ridley addressed the Eastern Interior Regional Advisory Council (EIRAC), highlighting the severe consequences of the ongoing salmon crisis on Alaska Native communities. Salmon, which has historically accounted for more than 50% of the subsistence harvest for TCC member Tribes, has become scarce, leading to alarming health impacts. Chief Ridley emphasized that the …
Within minutes of quitting smoking your last cigarette, your body begins to recover. Check out these health benefits of quitting smoking over time. 20 minutes: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop. A few days: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months: Your circulation improves, and your lung function increases. 1-12 months: …
On September 26-27, 2024, Tribal leaders, agencies, and experts gathered at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks for the 2024 Infrastructure Summit, focused on strengthening housing and transportation infrastructure for Alaska Native communities. The event provided an opportunity for collaboration with participants sharing innovative solutions and resources to address the region’s unique challenges. Throughout the summit, the importance of working together …
TCC applauds a significant move toward greater Tribal representation following the recent decision by the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to add three tribally nominated seats to the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB). This decision marks a vital step in ensuring that the voices of Alaska Native communities are heard in the management of subsistence resources on federal lands and …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Here at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), we are preparing for our Special Full Board of Directors meeting taking place later this month. A few years ago, TCC began hosting a fall Special Convention to provide our delegates with ample time to discuss the issues and priorities that matter most to them. During this meeting, Tribal …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is calling on Alaskans to vote NO on Ballot Measure 2, which seeks to repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting election system. Last week, the TCC Executive Board approved a resolution urging voters to support ranked choice voting, a system that has been instrumental in fostering collaboration, responsiveness, and increased voter engagement in Alaska. …
On October 16th, TCC signed two groundbreaking agreements with the Department of the Interior (DOI). These agreements, the Self-Governance Funding Agreement and the Gravel to Gravel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), represent a unified commitment to strengthening Tribal self-governance and co-stewardship of Alaska’s lands and resources. Self-Governance Funding Agreement The Self-Governance Funding Agreement is a first-of-its-kind, inter-agency agreement between TCC and …