Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, set to take place March 11 to 14 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks.
The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous people, our history is marked by a deep-rooted sense of community, where our ancestors joined forces to champion for our lands, our rights and the preservation of our cultures. This theme serves as a reminder that our community is an integral part of our identity, and that by working together, we amplify our strength in the face of any challenge.
The convention aims to address topics that were not covered during the November Special Convention, which was cut short out of respect to communities experiencing significant losses at the time. Feedback from a survey conducted among Tribal delegates identified priorities for discussion during the convention. Key issues, including those identified as high priority by the Tribal communities, will be discussed on the convention floor in March.
There will be several important elections taking place, including Secretary/Treasurer (currently held by Robert ‘Charlie’ Wright of Rampart), the Upper Kuskokwim Subregional Representative (currently held by Claude ‘Joe’ Petruska of Nikolai), and the Lower Yukon Subregional Representative (currently held by Eugene Paul of Holy Cross). For a full listing of positions open for election, visit: https://www.tananachiefs.org/convention2024/
The meeting is open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, the proceedings will be accessible via livestream at http://www.tananachiefs.org/live
Visit our page for up-to-date information about this year’s convention: https://www.tananachiefs.org/convention2024/