Rachel ReillyBy Amanda Race, MA, CRC, Coordinator/Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Our Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program is 29 years old! You may not have heard of us because we maintain confidentiality on who we provide services to in the region, however our clients have been known to talk about our TVR services to others and how we can help. As of October …
There are many roads that can lead to becoming a health aide. For Jon Dyer, one of two health aides in Manley, the path included owning a distillery, starting a construction company, working as the manufacturing director for a medical equipment company, and feeding an interest in veterinary care by taking classes in animal husbandry. Then, about 11 years ago, …
The Energy program within the Infrastructure Department at Tanana Chiefs Conference has been actively working on securing funding for energy projects in the region. Specifically, they are currently focused on two large projects involving solar energy in Galena and in North Pole on Badger Road. TCC has secured over $100 million for energy initiatives that will result in projects aiming …
Join us in honoring the deep history, unwavering resilience, and vibrant cultures of our Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a testament to the harsh realities of colonization while celebrating the richness of our heritage. It’s a chance for our Tribes to voice their unique narratives. Let’s stand in solidarity, demonstrating our respect for and commitment to preserving the …
Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program recently welcomed a new staff member to their team, Sean Rice. Sean was born in Kotzebue on May 15, 1974 to Isabel M. Field, who later became Rice when she married his step-dad Jerry Rice. Sean was born Sean Patrick Field, his Inupiaq name is Ipiiliq, his aanaa (grandmother) is Iren Schene, his …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope everyone had a successful hunting season and was able to put away enough food for the winter. This time of year is always challenging as we prepare for the colder months ahead, and I’m thinking of each of you and your families during this time. At the end of this month, the National …
Annual Boat Trip Connects Rural Alaska to Decision MakersRain was expected throughout the annual partner’s boat trip in August this year, but instead, participants were greeted with sunshine, gracious hospitality, and meaningful connections during their visit to the Upper Tanana Subregion. The trip brought key Alaska and Federal decision-makers and representatives from various entities to the communities of Eagle, Tetlin, …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks One of the things I’ve long been curious about is how much food Alaskans grow, hunt, fish and gather and why they do it. This fall, I interviewed Jeff Yacevich, 38, who along with his wife, Laura Guiterrez, 40, is committed to getting much of his food from the …
Dear Tribal Members, As we enter into hunting season, I hope that you and your family enjoy your time outside together and that you are able to get enough food to fill your freezer. This season is a special time for many of us, a time to connect with the land, practice traditions, and ensure our families are taken care …
Senator Dan Sullivan has introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would force the approval of the Ambler Road, bypassing crucial environmental laws and overriding the voices of Alaska Native communities. Despite widespread national and Tribal opposition, Senator Dan Sullivan has inserted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would force the approval …