Join us in honoring the deep history, unwavering resilience, and vibrant cultures of our Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a testament to the harsh realities of colonization while celebrating the richness of our heritage. It’s a chance for our Tribes to voice their unique narratives. Let’s stand in solidarity, demonstrating our respect for and commitment to preserving the …
Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program recently welcomed a new staff member to their team, Sean Rice. Sean was born in Kotzebue on May 15, 1974 to Isabel M. Field, who later became Rice when she married his step-dad Jerry Rice. Sean was born Sean Patrick Field, his Inupiaq name is Ipiiliq, his aanaa (grandmother) is Iren Schene, his …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope everyone had a successful hunting season and was able to put away enough food for the winter. This time of year is always challenging as we prepare for the colder months ahead, and I’m thinking of each of you and your families during this time. At the end of this month, the National …
Annual Boat Trip Connects Rural Alaska to Decision MakersRain was expected throughout the annual partner’s boat trip in August this year, but instead, participants were greeted with sunshine, gracious hospitality, and meaningful connections during their visit to the Upper Tanana Subregion. The trip brought key Alaska and Federal decision-makers and representatives from various entities to the communities of Eagle, Tetlin, …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks One of the things I’ve long been curious about is how much food Alaskans grow, hunt, fish and gather and why they do it. This fall, I interviewed Jeff Yacevich, 38, who along with his wife, Laura Guiterrez, 40, is committed to getting much of his food from the …
Interior Native Vote Ambassadors is seeking outgoing adults who are passionate about civic engagement and excited about mobilizing the Interior Native Vote. Successful candidates will educate community members on all things related to the November 5th General Election, including but not limited to local and absentee voting methods and applications, polling places, and deadlines. All Ambassadors will receive training …
September 10th is a day to celebrate the tireless contributions of Community Health Aides (CHAs), but their work within remote Village communities doesn’t stop at clinical care. CHAs are a vital lifeline in bridging the gap between medical care and those who would otherwise have limited or no access to it. Job duties for a CHA include but are not …
Dear Tribal Members, As we enter into hunting season, I hope that you and your family enjoy your time outside together and that you are able to get enough food to fill your freezer. This season is a special time for many of us, a time to connect with the land, practice traditions, and ensure our families are taken care …
Senator Dan Sullivan has introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would force the approval of the Ambler Road, bypassing crucial environmental laws and overriding the voices of Alaska Native communities. Despite widespread national and Tribal opposition, Senator Dan Sullivan has inserted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would force the approval …
September 30th marks A Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a Canadian holiday in honor of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis residential school survivors and their families. In 2022, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Full Board of Directors adopted Resolution 2022-13. This resolution acknowledges the significance of A Day for Truth and Reconciliation and aligns Canada’s efforts to seek justice for victims …