Winter Safety Travel Tips
Winter is in full swing and this means below zero temperatures and snow storms are upon us creating hazardous traveling conditions. Before you venture out this winter, make sure that you dress and prepare appropriately so you are ready to meet any weather conditions you may run into. Here are some safety guidelines that everyone should review in case of …
January Head Start Update
By Kristi Walmsley, Head Start Assistant Manager In December, Head Start provided a ham to all enrolled families and staff for their Christmas dinners. Winter breaks are a busy time for both families and staff. We hope that this takes one more thing off of their to-do lists while supporting them in a time when accessibility and costs may be …
TCC Leadership Development Cohort 1 Kick-Off
By Tiffany B. Simmons, Chief Learning and Development Officer We are excited to announce that TCC hosted the first Leadership Development Cohort on December 12-14. Participants from the villages of Healy Lake, Nulato, Hughes, and Ruby and from programs across TCC participated in the first Cohort. Participants created individualized leadership goals and plans. They also developed skills to address issues …
Community Aide Spotlight: Jordyn James – Dot Lake
By Linden Stackiokas You might not think of being a health aide as the a family business, but it is for Jordyn James of Dot Lake. Her grandmother, Hazel, and her mother, Sera, were both health aides, so from her earliest years, Jordyn became familiar with the meanings of many medical terms. She also witnessed both the privileges and the …
2023: A Year in Review
February 2023 In February, Alaska Native Subsistence Users throughout the State walked out of the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) Meeting after the Board failed their statutory obligation to prioritize subsistence harvest by voting not to adopt Proposal 140. “The Board’s actions this week will not deter TCC or our Tribes from continuing to do everything we can to ensure …
January Letter From The Chief/Chairman
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope this letter finds you well and that you had a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. The holiday season is a special time that allows us to take a break, slow down, and appreciate the moments that truly matter in our lives. As we step …
White House Tribal Nations Summit
Interior Alaska made a significant mark at the 3rd Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, hosted by the Biden administration, which emphasized the region’s commitment to advancing Tribal interests on the national stage. Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee contributed to the discussions by participating in a panel titled ‘Protecting Tribal Homelands in the Era of Climate Change.’ Her insights …
2024 TCC Annual Convention
March 11th-14th, 2024 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous people, our history is marked by a deep-rooted sense of community, where our ancestors joined forces to champion for our lands, our rights …
Resolution Submission Information 2024
2024 Resolutions Each year resolutions are submitted by either the TCC Executive Board, Subregional Boards, Regional Health Board, Denakkanaaga Elders Board, Member Tribes and Organizations, or Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council to direct and guide the organization. Resolutions are reviewed by the Resolutions Committee. The Resolutions Committee reviews all resolutions to ensure that they meet the Resolutions Rules. The Committee …