Rachel ReillyBy Brian McKenna, Project Lead Tanana Chiefs Conference is collaborating with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on a project that combines traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and biological sampling to enhance our knowledge base and understanding of Humpback Whitefish in the Upper Koyukuk River region. This project is funded …
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Annual Convention recently took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together Tribal leaders and representatives from across the country. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) actively participated in the event, with Chief Brian Ridley, members of the Executive Board, and representatives from the Emerging Leaders program—Mackenzie Englishoe (Gwichyaa Zhee), Robert Pilot (Nulato), and Natalie Newman …
Isaac Bailey, PharmD has been a valuable member of the Pharmacy team at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) since 2019. He started out as a pharmacist intern at TCC in 2019 while attending Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy and became a full-fledged pharmacist in 2021. Isaac is Alaska Native with family roots in the Norton Sound area. He …
On Thursday, November 14th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) partnered with Native Movement, Native Peoples Action, and the Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission to host the Every Salmon Counts Celebration Potluck. This community gathering brought everyone together to celebrate the work that has been done so far in our fight to protect our fish and to energize the movement that is …
Same day substance use assessments are available Tuesday-Thursday. To schedule an assessment or speak to a provider, please contact Desiree Dan, Intake Coordinator, at 1-800-478-6822 ext 3847. Or come in at the Al Ketzler Sr Building Suite 118 in Fairbanks. If you are in a rural community, please reach out to your local BHA or clinic. Clients are enrolled in …
The holidays are a special time to create memories with your children. It’s also a chance to focus on spending healthy, quality time together. Here are some ideas to keep your family active, happy, and connected this holiday season. Get Outside Winter is the perfect season for outdoor fun. Take your children hunting for grouse, snowshoeing, or simply walking together. …
During National Native American Heritage Month, on November 8, 2024, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) officially hosted the book launch of The Story of Tobaan Etseh, a new Denaakk’e language learning book, at the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center. This book launch marked a significant milestone in preserving and sharing Koyukon Athabascan traditions, language, and stories. A labor of love, …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges we face and the strength we continue to show as a community. I know that many of you may be concerned about the change in our country’s administration and the political shifts taking place. There are fears …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted the 2024 Special Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks November 13th to 15th. During this event, Tribal leaders, community members, and stakeholders gathered to address critical issues impacting the region and its people. The meeting, held at the Westmark Hotel, served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, decision-making, and planning for the …
In September, Governor Dunleavy signed into law a House Bill that places Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) under tighter regulation. House Bill 226 limits PBMs’ ability in Alaska to force patients to get their prescriptions filled at the PBMs’ pharmacies of choice. That is, PBMs currently often steer profitable prescriptions away from independent and tribal pharmacies in favor of mail order …