On Friday, June 21st, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) gathered with communities from around the region in a day of prayer for our animals, lands, and waterways. The gathering, adopted as a resolution by TCC’s full board of directors, acts as a response to the salmon crisis and calls for us to lift up our collective voices in prayer and affirmations …
On Monday, July 15th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership visited the community of Koyukuk. This visit aimed to meet with Tribal Leadership and community members, provide reports and updates, understand local priorities, and answer any questions. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the community of Koyukuk for welcoming us and taking the time to share your insights and concerns.
By Brian McKenna, Project Lead The late Reverend Chief David Salmon was born in Teetsik (Salmon Village) along the Draanjik (Black River) in 1912 to William and Alice Salmon. Chief Salmon lived a traditional Athabascan lifestyle – fishing, hunting, and trapping in the upper Draanjik for many years. He married, raised a family, became an ordained priest, and received an …
Getting vaccines at the recommended times is the best way to protect against serious diseases. This month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) encourages you to talk with your healthcare providers about which vaccines you and your family members need to protect yourself from preventable diseases. Why is it important to get regular immunizations? Many people believe that natural or herd immunity …
The first Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) 2024 Leadership for Results training cohort celebrated the completion of this transformative program with a graduation ceremony on June 18th. Held in Fairbanks, this intensive program spanned over seven months, empowering 24 participants from across the TCC region, including Tribal Administrators, Community Leaders, Emerging Youth Leaders, and TCC staff from across the organization. Throughout …
By Linden Staciokas If you are a village health aide, your whole family ends up being involved. Midnight call outs, out-of-town trainings, chores left undone at home when you are gone, family outings that have to be postponed if there is an emergency; all of these affect not just the health aide but also their partners and children. Katrina Dillard, …
By Dr. Toby Imler, DDS On June 12, 2024, the Dental Division at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center celebrated the successful completion of seven graduates from the Dental Assistant Trainee program. Begun in early 2022, this training program has proven instrumental in helping TCC meet the staffing needs of the Dental Clinic and to provide excellent care. Additionally, the …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In July, I had the honor of participating in a virtual consultation with the White House, where I had the opportunity to advocate for Executive Order 14112. This Executive Order is crucial as it would facilitate easier access to funding opportunities for Tribes, helping us to better serve our communities and address our needs. During …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has expressed deep appreciation for the Biden Administration’s recent decisions aimed at protecting Alaska’s lands, waterways, and wildlife. These decisions represent significant steps forward in supporting Indigenous knowledge and promoting a sustainable future for the region. The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a …