The 40th Annual Alaska Tribal Court Conference took place in Fairbanks from May 6-8, 2024. Over 235 participants from more than 73 Tribes attended the three-day event, which focused on addressing and learning about key issues related to Tribal court, child welfare, justice funding sources, and public safety. We heard from Tribal leaders and staff, and United States Representative Mary …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership attended the 2024 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Convention, held from June 1-6 in Cherokee, North Carolina. This significant gathering brought together Native leaders from across the nation to discuss pressing issues and collaborate on strategies for advocacy and advancement. This year, TCC did not submit any emergency resolutions for review. However, …
Hepatitis occurs when your liver gets inflamed or swollen. The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It’s about the size of a football and weighs around 3 pounds. It is located on the upper right side of your body, just below your ribs. Almost all the blood in your body goes through the liver. The …
In a move to support Elders in the Interior, the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has given its annual donation to Denakkanaaga. This decision, made by the TCC Executive Board in June, reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to uplift and assist the Elders in our region. Denakkanaaga, an organization dedicated to advocating for the needs and well-being of Elders, plays a …
By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member Wild salmon are Alaska’s greatest natural legacy. While Alaska’s wild salmon are a renewable resource, we now know they are not inexhaustible. For millennia, wild salmon have adapted to fluctuating environmental conditions all over the northern hemisphere. Whole ecosystems adapted with salmon. Salmon-rich Indigenous populations fit into that schematic …
By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC, TCC Behavioral Health Like it or not, we’re deep in the digital age and technology is everywhere. Many of our children are spending a lot of time on screens, even when they’re in school. How is this affecting them? How is it impacting our families? How is it influencing our ability to parent our children to …
On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, the TCC Medical Division hosted an Indigenous Healing Workshop featuring ten healers providing a variety of treatment modalities. The purpose of the workshop was to provide TCC physicians and advanced practice providers an opportunity to observe and experience traditional healing methods. This workshop is the first step in developing and implementing a traditional medicine practice at TCC. …
Your experiences and insights are crucial in helping us understand how our energy assistance program is working for you and where we can make improvements. Whether you’ve received heating or cooling assistance, weatherization services, or utility payment support, your feedback will help us ensure that our program meets your needs and expectations. What This Survey Covers: Your experience with our …
October 8th-10th, 2024 • Wedgewood Hotel • Fairbanks Join us for a unique opportunity to reconnect with our roots and traditions. This gathering is open to individuals who are regionally Tribally Affiliated with the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC). Come and experience the benefits of: Traditional Healers Language Classes Traditional Art Classes Respite through Traditional Healing Methods Community Connection Reserve Your …
The Alaska Legislature has endorsed pivotal legislation aimed at regulating and reforming Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) permitted to operate within the state. The bill is currently awaiting transmittal to Governor Dunleavy and his signature before becoming law. This important measure marks a critical step in addressing prescription drug affordability, pharmacy access, and reimbursement transparency, particularly benefiting rural Alaskans. House Bill …