Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is seeking Indigenous models of all ages from the TCC region for a Regalia photoshoot! These photos will be used in many of the campaigns we do throughout the organization, and winners will receive a free set of images from the professional shoot! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Use the form linked in this post to upload …
As the the rising concern over the decline of salmon populations in Alaska’s river systems becomes a priority for Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), the Tribal Resource Stewardship Program (TRSP) recently hired an Outreach Coordinator. Janessa Newman, from Rampart, brings a lifetime of experience working her family’s fish camp, and witnessing the decline of Yukon River salmon over the years. Janessa …
Participation was strong at last week’s Arctic Yukon Kuskokwim (AYK) Board of Fish meeting in Anchorage, with 43 participants and 23 testimonies. Twelve Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) villages/tribes were represented, with 8 Emerging Leaders. The most impactful representation came from the youth, however. Olivia Irwin, Chair of the Minto/Nenana Advisory Committee, attended the meeting because she felt strongly that the …
The 2023 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention took place March 13th-16th, 2023 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks with the theme The Future is Indigenous. Our Theme The Future is Indigenous Tanana Chiefs Conference’s 2023 Annual Convention and Full Board of Director’s theme is The Future is Indigenous. We hope that this year’s theme empowers our people and our tribes …
It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L Hyslop Award. This award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana be encouraging people to make positive …
In order to rent the David Salmon Tribal Hall for your event, you must read the following guidelines and fill out an application. Please note: There is a $200 cleaning fee in addition to the hourly rental fee (varies). For questions, please call the Chief Peter John Tribal Building 6th Floor Receptionist, at (907) 452-8251 DSTH USE POLICY HOW TO …
Some people may have experience with coming to the brink of an overdose. For them and their families it was most likely a very scary time in their lives when things got out of control. But as we learn more about opioids, we have learned that we can prevent an opioid overdose. The important thing is to be educated and …
School’s out, the kids are home, and families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the upcoming holidays—this is the perfect time for you to spend quality time with your family. Here are some useful tips on being purposeful and maximizing the gift of spending time together. BE PRESENT: We’re all bombarded with distractions—work, chores, phone calls, changing the car oil, and …
Human trafficking is a troubling issue that often goes unnoticed in our communities. While human trafficking may sound like an issue that only happens in large cities outside of Alaska – the reality is that human trafficking is happening now in our state and in our communities. In a 2017 study, 1 in 4 females at Anchorage’s covenant house had …
After hearing oral testimony from over 40 people and receiving 146 written comments at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting earlier this week, the Council unanimously passed a motion to modify chum salmon bycatch management measures in the Bering Sea Pollock fishery. The motion reads ‘The Council directs the Salmon Bycatch Committee to develop recommendations for potential regulatory and …