Tanana Chiefs Conference in collaboration with the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) recently collaborated on a project that documents the local and traditional knowledge of salmon and whitefish in the Yukon Flats region and documents spawning and rearing activity in the Draanjik Black River subbasin. View the full summary HERE.
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership had the opportunity to host a meeting with Secretary Deb Halaand. Chief/Chairman Brian Ridley met with Secretary Halaand along with Vice-President Sharon Hildebrand, Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Wright, Chief Rhonda Pitka of Beaver, Chief Karma Ulvi of Eagle, Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon) and Julie Roberts-Hyslop of Tanana. The Chiefs focused on the Yukon …
Alaska hunters should exercise caution while hunting and eating migratory birds by following these steps to reduce infection risk. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses can affect the health of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Globally, HPAI outbreaks have increased rapidly in both domestic poultry and wild birds. Recently, HPAI has been confirmed in both domestic and wild birds in …
Regulations for the 2021 Alaska Subsistence Spring/Summer Migratory Bird Harvest are now available to view! This booklet is an informative summary of the 2021 Alaska subsistence spring/summer migratory bird harvest regulations contained in Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 92. There may be errors or omissions that have not been identified and regulatory changes that occur after printing. …
A groundbreaking analysis released today is the first to compare predicted versus actual spills of hazardous materials at the five largest mining operations in Alaska, and expose the enormous discrepancy between the two. The analysis found more than 8,150 total spills associated with these five mines between 1995-2020, or approximately 300 spills each year. These mining operation spills released more …
Ashley Powe is Unangan and a tribal member of the Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove. Ashley became a part of the Tanana Chiefs Conference team in 2015 working for the Behavioral Health Division. Ashley has built a fulfilling career with Tanana Chiefs Conference by growing within the organization. Ashley has served as a Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant, Outpatient Behavioral Health …
Spring is here! It’s time for parents and youth to start planting some healthy roots this spring. Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – Partnership for Success (PFS), The Indigenous Wellness Academy (IWA) and the Youth Wellness Warriors (YWW) would like to help families build new healthy traditions. Our programs would like to encourage families to participate in cultural traditions, consistent communication, …
On March 17th, 2022, the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Full Board of Directors appointed Brian Ridley to serve as Chief/Chairman of the organization until 2023 to fulfill the remaining term of the previous Chief/Chairman. Brian Ridley is Han Gwich’in and a tribal member of the Native Village of Eagle. Ridley grew up in Eagle on banks of the Yukon River. …
Recently, President Joe Biden signed the reauthorization of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). The reauthorization includes Alaska-specific provisions that will empower tribal governments to prosecute non-Native perpetrators of violence in their villages. “The renewal of VAWA is a huge win for Alaska Native Tribes. This historic piece of legislation includes important tribal provisions that will empower tribes to actively …
On March 15th, 2022 Isabelle John of Tanacross celebrated her 100th birthday. Isabelle came to TCC’s 2022 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting where the Full Board of Directors sang her happy birthday. Additionally, TCC’s Vice-President Charlene Stern presented Isabelle with a parka. TCC is honored that Isabelle is one of the elders that participated in the Legacy …