Rachel ReillyIn his introduction of Will Mayo’s Keynote Address at this year’s Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, Chief Brian Ridley teased that the speech would bring attendees up to speed on where we come from. This proved to be true, not only as a history lesson of TCC’s evolving services; the speech also served as a powerful lesson in …
Executive Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Wright, Rampart Upper Kuskokwim Representative Claude “Joe” Petruska, Nikolai Lower Yukon Representative Ivan Demientieff, Grayling Emerging Leaders Youth Advisor to the Executive Board Makenzie Englishoe, Gwichyaa Zhee Regional Health Advisory Board Yukon Tanana Edna Riley, Minto Yukon Koyukuk Beverly Kokrine, Fairbanks Education Council Yukon Flats Subregion Julie Biddle Yukon Koyukuk Subregion Marie Cleaver …
Last month, after over 31 years of service to Tanana Chiefs Conference, Executive Board Secretary Norma Dahl officially retired from her position. Norma has worked in the administration department during her entire tenure at TCC under the leadership of nine different Presidents. Throughout her time at TCC, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the organization and the Tribal Leaders it …
Last month, TCC said farewell to two members of our Executive Board of Directors as they move on to other leadership roles: Eugene Paul of Holy Cross and Alex Hanna of Minto. Eugene Paul, representing the Lower Yukon subregion on the Executive Board, brought both humor and pointed advocacy to his many years of service. Eugene spent over a decade …
During last month’s TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, TCC recognized Second Traditional Chief Andrew Jimmie. Chief Jimmie has spent more than 30 years in Health Leadership, serving on the TCC Health Advisory Board as the Chair. TCC took a moment to thank Chief Andy Jimmie for his incredible service on the Health Advisory Board. For over …
Dear Tribes & Tribal Members, Last month, we held our 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention was ‘One People, One Voice,’ and it was truly inspiring to witness the unity and solidarity among all attendees. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our keynote speakers, Will Mayo and …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted the 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska. Under the resonating theme of ‘One People, One Voice’, the convention brought together Tribal leaders, delegates, and Tribal members from across the region to discuss important issues, hear reports from TCC leadership, hold elections and pass resolutions to guide the …
By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member At the January 2024 meeting of the Yukon River Panel in Whitehorse, Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) unveiled a draft “agreement” that, among other issues, is calling for a seven year stand down of any Chinook …
By Betty Ross, Deputy Director of Tribal Government and Client Services Going into a mail service business can be a rewarding venture, especially if you live in a remote village with limited mail service. The U.S. Postal Service relies on contractors for help in remote areas to deliver mail. A contractor who delivers mail to a rural area may be …
