Last month, Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.” “The Tribes along …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month, we lost an exceptional leader and a tireless advocate for our region – First Chief Wilmer Beetus of Hughes. Chief Beetus was an innovative leader who demonstrated tribal self-determination every day and his loss is felt throughout our region and our State. My thoughts and prayers remain with Chief Beetus’s family, friends, and …
In November, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted a Special Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks. Due to the significant losses occurring throughout the region, TCC made the decision to condense the meeting down from its original three-day agenda. The one-day agenda allowed for community members to grieve, take time to heal, and attend services for those recently departed. The …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified firms with experience and the ability to advocate for TCC and Tribal priorities with Congress and Federal Agencies. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to Marna Sanford at marna.sanford@tananachiefs.org. All questions must be submitted prior to close of business November 30th, 2023. The final Addendum responding to questions shall be …
On November 10th, Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.” “The Tribes …
On November 2nd, Tribal Leaders and community members spoke out against the Ambler Road Project and urged a no action alternative during the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) public meeting in Fairbanks. BLM is hosting a series of public meetings to seek input on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Ambler Road project proposed by the Alaska …