Due to nationwide prescription drug shortages, Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center and Upper Tanana Health Clinic are experiencing a limited supply of several medications. #TananaChiefs has taken many steps to mitigate this problem. These steps include: ordering more significant amounts of drugs as they become available; purchasing from multiple vendors; limiting the use of those medications in short supply to …
2022 Wellness and Prevention Holiday Recipe Competition The holiday season is a time of celebration and thinking about our loved ones. For some, this time of year can also present many challenges. The Wellness and Prevention Division is encouraging everyone to find ways to support each other during the holidays. Participating in the Holiday Recipe Competition is a great option …
There are several important upcoming meetings where tribal members will have the opportunity to advocate for our way of life and the need to protect our salmon. Alaska Board of Fisheries – AK Peninusula/Aleutians (Area M)February 20th -25th , 2023Anchorage, AK – Dena’ina CenterComment due date: February 3, 2023Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3GvjCYG Alaska Board of Fisheries – Statewide Finfish & …
Anyone who worries that the younger generation is not willing to work hard needs to meet Cheyanne Esmailka. In her early 20s, Cheyanne has been a health aide since 2019. Born in Fairbanks and raised in Ruby, she went to high school in Nenana, first as a boarding student and later as a day student who lived in town.
Last month, the Alaska Federation of Natives held their Annual Convention where Tanana Chiefs Conference submitted six resolutions – two of which focused specifically on the conservation and protection of salmon. The resolutions were Resolution 2022-2, a resolution requesting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game support measures that decrease intercept of Chinook and Chum Salmon in Area M affecting …
On October 24th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted a Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) meeting to discuss the revitalization of the Reclaiming Our People initiative, which focuses on the prevention of substance abuse and the improvement of the overall health and wellness of our people. “We have not had a TAC meeting in several years, however with the help of our tribes …
In October, the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a tribal consultation meeting with Tribal leaders and subsistence fisherman on fisheries protection and restoration. The meeting included the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, as well as other …
The 2022 Morris Thompson Holiday Bazaar is happening December 9th and 10th! Use the link below to apply for vendor space. All applications must be submitted by November 11th. 2022 Holiday Art Bazaar Application
There are several important elections on the horizon and Tanana Chiefs Conference wants to remind you to get out and vote! According to the 2020 Census data, it is estimated that Alaska Native people constitute 22 percent of the statewide population. If all Native people voted during a normal turnout year, approximately 25 percent of the electorate at the polls …
ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer mortality among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. #TananaChiefs is committed to spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment. Today, we will share one story for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Stephanie Hinz is Tanana Chiefs’ Education …