Rachel ReillySomething serious has come to our attention in the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region: fentanyl-laced drugs. Fentanyl is a powerful drug that is much stronger than morphine. It is used in hospitals for severe pain, but it is also being mixed with other drugs illegally, putting people at risk of overdose.Fentanyl is super strong – even a tiny bit, just …
The Reclaiming Our People Summit, organized by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), took place on February 21-22, 2024, in Fairbanks. The event welcomed both the general public as well as Tribal representatives. This event was designed to address Behavioral Health and Wellness concerns in the TCC region by fostering collaboration among Tribal Leaders and community members. With a focus on prevention …
The 2024 Galena Iron Dog Welcoming Carnival took place February 15th-18th. This annual event is hosted by Cynthia Erickson’s suicide prevention program and My Grandma’s House, with the support of The Iron Dog, TCC Wellness & Prevention, TCC Family Services, and the Alaska Suicide & Crisis Care Line. This year’s efforts were focused on encouraging safety while traveling on the …
During the month of April, there are many opportunities to safegaurd our fish and wildlife by sharing your testimony with state leaders and policy makers. Your involvement is crucial in preserving our natural resources and way of life. Learn more about these opportunities by visiting the links below: April 1-9, 2024: North Pacific Management Council Meeting Hilton Hotel, Anchorage – …
By Holly Edwards, TCC Customer Experience Coordinator My name is Holly Edwards, and I am the Customer Experience Coordinator for Tribal Client & Government Services. Within my position, I am a point of contact when Tribal members have comments, questions or concerns. This past year, I have had the opportunity to travel out to some of our communities and visit …
By Linden Stackiokas Dawn Newman probably could not help becoming a health aide: her grandmother Nora and her sister Kim were both health aides before her. It was due to their example, as well as serious encouragement from Kim, that Dawn decided that she could make it through the training and join their ranks. Born and raised in North Pole, …
The TCC Services Fair took place on March 11th and 12th. Attendees had the opportunity to explore some of the services available to Tribal members, clients, and patients. Representatives from departments such as Behavioral Health, Alaska Public Health, and Home Care were present to provide information and answer questions. From healthcare to workforce support, attendees had access to a wide …
TCC held its 2024 Annual Potlatch on March 14th, 2024 at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks. We would like to thank all those who made this potlatch possible; Aaron Heath, Alex Hanna, April Mowery, Barb Pacheco, Chelle Johnson, Chuck Stickman, Clifford Cole, Colita Guffey, Connie Sommer, Darrell Frank, Doug Carlo, Effie Kokrine Students, Tsi-yaa Cuny, Felicia Alexie, …
During the 2024 TCC Annual Convention, the Full Board of Directors passed the following resolutions: 2024-01 End Rape Culture in Our Village and Hold Sexual Predators Accountable 2024-02 Support Survivors of Sexual Violence with Victim-Centered Services and Create Awareness to End Violence in our Tribal Communities 2024-03 Restricting Sport Hunters to Protect the TCC Region Moose Population 2024-04 TCC Renewable …
In a keynote speech at the 2024 TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, Mackenzie Englishoe, the newly elected Youth Advisor to the TCC Executive Board and Chair of the Emerging Leaders Youth Council, delivered a message of unity, empowerment, and intergenerational collaboration. The theme of the convention, ‘One People, One Voice,’ was carried throughout her speech as …