By Linden Staciokas She’ll never be featured in Law & Order, but Debra Reed’s job as a health aide often requires her to become a detective. “It’s fun to figure out what a person’s medical symptoms mean. If they have to leave the village, I work out how to get them to town. Arranging travel may require hours of investigation …
Navigating life as a parent can be difficult. This past year we have been experiencing a worldwide pandemic that may have increased stressors for parents and their children. During these times supporting one another through parenthood can increase positive outcomes for everyone in the family. Building a team with friends and family will contribute to a child’s healthy development. There …
A part of the Indigenous Wellness Academy – TCC Youth Wellness Warriors Track The Leadership through Arts Training will team up youth with professionally trained Artists from all over the world.Teams will be divided into four clans. Each clan will learn expressions and influence through different art such as Hip-Hop, Professional Dance, multimedia, movement, and Culture.The one month training will …
Update 04/13/21:WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA begins processing applications for funeral assistance, helping ease some of the financial stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The call center has received …
There are a lot of ways to find your calling in life. For Lydia David, it was motherhood that led her to a now 17 year career as a health aide. Despite all the time that has passed, recalling the circumstances can be hard for her. “My daughter was born prematurely. She had medical problems and for the first two …
Due to inclement weather, TCC offices will be closed Monday April 5th and the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center will have limited non-emergent services open. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. TCC offices are expected to re-open tomorrow, April 6th with regular hours.
TCC’s Tribal Development Division recently held a youth logo contest for their Tribal Peace Officer Program, where youth under the age of 18 submitted artwork to be featured on promotional materials. 14-year-old Alana Moses of Fairbanks was selected as the winner of the contest and picked up her brand new iPad prize. TCC would like to thank the communities of …
The ATSSA Flagging Certification training course will offer flagging skills required for individuals who are already working in the construction field as a flagger or those interested in becoming a flagger. This certification will satisfy the State of Alaska requirements for working as a flag person on all construction projects. Certification valid for 4 years. Location Will be held at …
This year’s Proposed Full Board Resolutions have been published and can be downloaded as a complete document. 17 Full Board resolutions were submitted. Tribes will continue to provide suggested amendments until March 18 when the resolutions will be considered by the Full Board. If you have suggested amendments please contact Keith Rueben at keith.rueben@tananachiefs.org and Natasha Singh at natasha.singh@tananachiefs.org. View …
Tanana Chiefs Conference will be opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all Fairbanks residents age 45 and up beginning Tuesday, March 9. Those interested in getting the vaccine can visit our website at www.tananachiefs.org/vaccine-request to sign up. There will be a limited number of appointments available each day, so we ask for everyone’s patience as our scheduling staff work through …