Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install fencing along the property line at 2605 Badger Road as descried in the Project Documents.Questions shall be emailed to Cortnie Doan at Cortnie.doan@tananachiefs.org no later than 3:00 PM AST on March 1, 2024. The final Addendum responding to questions shall be …
The potlatch is an annual tradition as we close out our Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in a good way. Join us for plenty of food, laughter, singing and dancing. We hope to see you there! Thursday, March 14th at 6:00pm at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall
Hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference, join us for dinner as we honor our awardees for Employee of the Year, Foster Parents of the Year, VPSO of the Year and more! After the awards, Comedian Don Burnstick will perform stand-up comedy infused with lots of Native humor and wellness. The Honoring Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, at 6 …
Global warming is rapidly melting glaciers around the world. As a result, rare artifacts that have been frozen for thousands of years are emerging from ancient ice. Archeological remains have been found at glaciers and ice patches in Europe, South America, and Mongolia. In North America, important discoveries have been made in the Rocky Mountains, the Canadian Yukon, and Alaska. …
On December 22nd, 2023, three prominent tribal consortia organizations representing 118 federally-recognized Tribes released a joint letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The letter comes in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently released ANCSA 17 D-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The letter requests Secretary Haaland to retain all protections of the 28 million acres …
By Nicole Farnham, TCC Fisheries Biologist In the ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance aquatic ecosystems, the establishment of fish hatcheries in river systems has become a topic of discussion. While these facilities aim to bolster fish populations and support biodiversity, they come with both advantages and drawbacks that warrant careful consideration. PROS: Species Conservation: Fish hatcheries contribute significantly to …
By Felicia Cooper, Health & Safety Officer, & Chris Chestnut, Safety Officer Due to recent events at one of the local schools in Fairbanks regarding bed bugs, TCC wants to reintroduce the proper precautions and provide information of what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bed bug. Even though your child may not attend the …
By Linden Stackiokas Dolly Simon has an original way to describe the process of becoming a skilled health aide, comparing it to the transition people go through when moving from childhood to adulthood. “Health aide puberty is when you first start–when you get out of that first training session. You are awkward and nervous, unsure of your words, and unsure …
Eva Burk, a Dene’ Athabascan from Nenana and Manley Hot Springs, has been appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (NPFMC) Advisory Panel for a three-year term. The appointment comes amid alarmingly low salmon returns in Western Alaska, and increasing calls for Tribes to have a stronger voice in the way fisheries are managed. Burk comes equipped. Before her …
40% of the cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. and nearly 50% of all deaths may be caused by avoidable risk factors. Here are six behaviors you can adopt that may help reduce your risk of developing cancer: Exercise Regularly Limit Consumption of Red Meat and Processed Foods Maintain a Healthy Weight Limit Alcohol Consumption Protect Your Skin from the …