Youth
Imagination Library Partnership
The North Star Imagination Library and Tanana Chiefs Conference have partnered to expand Dolly Parton’s book gifting program to all TCC communities previously unserved by an Imagination Library affiliate. “We are thrilled to be able to include the TCC communities in our Imagination Library and ensure that hundreds more children have access to these high-quality books and the thrill of …
Parent’s Supporting Parents
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 …
Youth Training Opportunity – Leadership Through Arts
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 …
Tribal Peace Officer Logo Contest
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 …
Give Kids A Smile
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – which means it’s time for our annual American Dental Association’s ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event. The goal of this event is to bring awareness of children’s oral health, to increase prevention and education, and provide dental care to children in communities around the country. Due to the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Inspiring Girls Expeditions Information Session
Learn more on a free opportunity for 16 and 17 year old girls to participate in unique wilderness science expeditions across Alaska. https://events-na11.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1083313451/en/events/event/shared/1216630002/event_landing.html?sco-id=3088541329
Resolution 2020-14: Youth Request to Improve Village Public Safety
WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, There are a lot of problems …
Resolution 2020-07: Healthy Risks of E-Cigarettes/Vaping Devices, Especially for Youth and the Need for Education and Prevention
WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancingsovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, Despite the fact that federal law prohibits …
Youth Wellness Warriors
Here’s a great opportunity for youth in your community! SPF-PFS Prevention Through Wellness has teamed up with:Challenge Life“Preparing for the Future” TCC & Challenge Life will present both live streaming and videos to help each participant build a strong life foundation for their future through weekly fitness activities and much more! If you participate in each week’s activity you will …