Resolution SR 2019-02: ICWA/Family Advocate Position for Tok Native Association

WHEREAS, Tok Native Association (TNA) is made up of tribal members of the Upper Tanana villages who reside within the boundaries of TNA; and WHEREAS, TNA requests help of their members from a ICWA / Family Advocate position in Tok; and WHEREAS, this position will help families and foster homes in Tok during emergencies and long term; and WHEREAS, a …

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Resolution 2018-30: Reaffirm Commitment to the Protection of Indian Children and Native Hire

WHEREAS, the Tanana Chiefs Conference seeks to reaffirm the Congressional finding within the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act “there is no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian tribes than their children and the United States has a direct interest, as trustee, in protecting Indian children who are members of, or are …

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Resolution 2017-10: Jobs for Youth and Young Adults

WHEREAS, There are no legitimate jobs for young adults and youth under the age of eighteen in the rural communities; and WHEREAS, More jobs would lead to a higher population growth in both the youth and young adult populations, year round; and WHEREAS, Drugs and alcohol are becoming a recurring pastime with lack of activities and jobs; and WHEREAS, Increasing job opportunities will build …

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Resolution 2017-12: Jobs in Lower Yukon Subregion

WHEREAS, The federally recognized tribal governments of Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross (GASH) are entrusted with protecting the welfare of their tribal members; and WHEREAS, Our tribal villages have limited jobs and economic opportunities for tribal members; and WHEREAS, The tribal governments of Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross want to increase the number of local jobs in each village; and WHEREAS, TCC …

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