Trimble Gilbert Honored as New First Traditional Chief

On March 14th, 2022, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) officially recognized Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village as the new First Traditional Chief of the TCC region. Chief Gilbert previously served as Second Traditional Chief of TCC and inherited his new position after the passing of First Traditional Chief Don Honea Sr. in September of 2021.  A Second Traditional Chief will be …

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TCC 2022 Keynote Speaker

2022 Keynote Speaker Richard (Chalyee Éesh) Peterson is Tlingit from the Kaagwaantaan clan. He grew up in Kasaan, Alaska and is a life long Alaska Native resident of Southeast Alaska. Prior to being elected as President of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) in 2014, Chalyee Éesh served as Chief Executive …

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Village of Tanana offers COVID-19 Relief for Tribal Members

The Native Village of Tanana would like to announce the Rescue Relief Assistance Program to assist all enrolled and qualified tribal members of the Native Village of Tanana that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.  By applying, you could be eligible for $2,000 to the vendor(s) specified on the application for the payment of rent, utilities, internet bills or …

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Garden-Fresh Traditions for Positive Outcomes

Time to continue traditions, or maybe start a new healthy hobby! 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, and healthy interacting. SPF PFS program’s …

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TCC and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects in Ambler Road decisions and urge the State of Alaska to drop the road proposal

Today the U.S. Department of Interior and Corps of Engineers acknowledged significant legal defects in the decisions to approve the Ambler Road through Interior Alaska, announcing they will suspend the federal rights-of-way for the Ambler road project. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects and they urge the State of Alaska …

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TCC Commends the Alaska U.S. Congressional Delegation’s Action to Support the Safety of Indigenous Women and Children by Re-Authorizing the Violence against Women Act 2022

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) strongly supports the reauthorization of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA) 2022. TCC and its member Tribes have submitted testimony and consultation comments in support of VAWA Reauthorization since its expiration in late 2018.  The bipartisan VAWA 2022 bill, introduced by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, and 22 other senators will reauthorize VAWA through 2027 as well …

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Become a Subsistence Advocate at the Statewide Board of Game Meeting

The Tribal Resources Stewardship Program’s Hunting, Fishing, Gathering Task Force (HFGTF) is reaching out to advocates who are interested in attending the Statewide Board of Game Meeting (BOG) on March 4th-12th, 2022.  HFGTF would like to meet with advocates in advance to learn, strategize and plan for the BOG meeting. The meetings will cover various proposals that impact TCC’s Interior …

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Residential Roof-Top Solar PV Installation Course

Tanana Chiefs Conference Employment & Training, in partnership with Alaska Native Renewable Industries, LLC is excited to announce a new and unique renewable energy training opportunity.  The training is FREE for tribal members – interested candidates are responsible for own travel arrangements for duration of training.    Training Dates: March 21-25, 2022 Training Location: Fairbanks, AK Class Capacity: 30 people …

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Bernice Hetherington – Behavioral Health Aide Spotlight

Bernice Hetherington is the Itinerant Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) II responsible for providing itinerant mental health services to Rampart, Evansville, and Stevens Village. She was born and raised in Kalskag, a small village along the Kuskokwim River. Fredrick Carl Holmberg Sr. and Dunia (Kameroff) Holmberg, her parents, raised their children in a subsistence lifestyle. She remembers being taught traditional values …

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