Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in Alaskan Natives and the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Eighty percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Due to the fact that Alaska Natives smoke at twice the rate of white populations in the state, we are at a higher risk for developing lung cancer. The best …
By Roxanne Frank, Substance Abuse Prevention Program Manager Holidays can be very difficult for people who have experienced death of a loved one. Memories are a constant reminder of the loss in our lives. It can be painful and overwhelming, particularly in the first year after a death. I found out, as we grieve, it is important to acknowledge that …
In November, Representative Mike Prax of District 3 of the Alaska House of Representatives, toured the Edgar Nollner Health Center (ENHC) and met with staff members in Galena. He made the visit seeking a better understanding of our health services and how they function, so that he can better represent District 3’s rural areas. He was impressed by the services …
On November 2nd, Tribal Leaders and community members spoke out against the Ambler Road Project and urged a no action alternative during the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) public meeting in Fairbanks. BLM is hosting a series of public meetings to seek input on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Ambler Road project proposed by the Alaska …
Last month, Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.” “The Tribes along …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month, we lost an exceptional leader and a tireless advocate for our region – First Chief Wilmer Beetus of Hughes. Chief Beetus was an innovative leader who demonstrated tribal self-determination every day and his loss is felt throughout our region and our State. My thoughts and prayers remain with Chief Beetus’s family, friends, and …
In November, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted a Special Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks. Due to the significant losses occurring throughout the region, TCC made the decision to condense the meeting down from its original three-day agenda. The one-day agenda allowed for community members to grieve, take time to heal, and attend services for those recently departed. The …
On November 10th, Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.” “The Tribes …
On November 2nd, Tribal Leaders and community members spoke out against the Ambler Road Project and urged a no action alternative during the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) public meeting in Fairbanks. BLM is hosting a series of public meetings to seek input on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Ambler Road project proposed by the Alaska …