The camp was held at Van choovee’ (Big Lake) located two miles outside the village of Venetie. The cultural focus was on subsistence and the importance of ducks and geese to that area, with kids learning about hunting, cleaning, preparing, and cooking. Participants also took care of caribou and bear meat while at the camp. Wellness activities included tobacco, alcohol, …
Top of the Kuskokwim Spring Culture & Wellness Camp The cultural focus of the camp was on beaver trapping and winter survival skills, history of Nikolai, beading and sewing, wellness and prevention, and healthy parenting and families. Camp Coordinator: Beverly Gregory & Scott Gover Location: Nikolai, Alaska Dates: March 20-22, 2018 Participation: 46 participants ranging in age from 9 years old …
WHEREAS, the Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council was formed at the 2017 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention. It is shown in the Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council Bylaws that The Youth Advisor on the Executive Board serves as the Chairman to the Emerging Leaders; and WHEREAS, the Youth Advisor seat on the Executive Board is meant to update the Executive …
WHEREAS, many villages do not have a facility to house a youth center and/or have a facility but lack funding to support a youth center program; and WHEREAS, youth will have a place to socialize and interact with each other in a positive environment; and WHEREAS, youth center staff can mentor youth and be a support system; and WHEREAS, youth centers can lead to …
Anvik Spirit Camp This camp was at an established spirit camp located at Bonzilla that started several decades ago. The cultural focus of the camp was on moose hunting, cutting, and processing meat, catching, cutting and smoking fish, native, language, making fish ice cream, and Elder stories. Wellness activities include Athabascan values, bullying, and suicide prevention, sources of strength, substance …
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 …
WHEREAS, The expectation of educators for the students in the villages is not the same standard for students in urban areas or the general population; and WHEREAS, Village schools have less access to internet, books, and other resources vital to students’ success; and WHEREAS, Students do not feel challenged because the curriculum is limited and does not meet the students’ needs; and WHEREAS, The …
WHEREAS, The 2017 Youth Delegates request more cultural activities in the villages; and WHEREAS, Some villages do not have Native dance groups, most people do not know their songs and dances; and WHEREAS, Preserving our cultural activities will guide future generations; and WHEREAS, Learning the traditional transportation methods of making snowshoes, dog sleds, and traditional canoes will support healthy active lifestyles; and WHEREAS, Our traditional …
WHEREAS, The tribal governments of Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross want to increase the number of local jobs in each village; and WHEREAS, These tribal governments believe TCC can increase its presence in the subregion by staffing subregional positions, including an education specialist; and WHEREAS, This subregional education specialist would work with youth and other interested individuals seeking higher or vocational education; …
WHEREAS, The youth are our future; and WHEREAS, The youth do not have many extracurricular activities in our villages; and WHEREAS, The youth need mentors to help guide them and lead them in a positive direction. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Full Board of Directors hereby directs staff to work with the tribal leadership to seek funds to establish youth centers …