Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
Last month, Tribal Leaders from throughout the country gathered together in Washington, DC to attend the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit hosted by the Department of the Interior. The summit was the second one held by the Biden Administration and the first one held in-person in six years. Interior Alaska Leadership held a strong presence at the event, with …
Anyone who worries that the younger generation is not willing to work hard needs to meet Cheyanne Esmailka. In her early 20s, Cheyanne has been a health aide since 2019. Born in Fairbanks and raised in Ruby, she went to high school in Nenana, first as a boarding student and later as a day student who lived in town.
Last month, the Alaska Federation of Natives held their Annual Convention where Tanana Chiefs Conference submitted six resolutions – two of which focused specifically on the conservation and protection of salmon. The resolutions were Resolution 2022-2, a resolution requesting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game support measures that decrease intercept of Chinook and Chum Salmon in Area M affecting …
On October 24th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted a Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) meeting to discuss the revitalization of the Reclaiming Our People initiative, which focuses on the prevention of substance abuse and the improvement of the overall health and wellness of our people. “We have not had a TAC meeting in several years, however with the help of our tribes …
In October, the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a tribal consultation meeting with Tribal leaders and subsistence fisherman on fisheries protection and restoration. The meeting included the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, as well as other …
You know you’ve found the career that was meant for you when you feel driven to follow it not once, but twice. So it is with Joanne Beck, who was the Eagle Village Health Aide from 1990 to 1999, and then again from 2021 to now. For Joanne, born in Tanana but raised in Eagle Village, health care could be …
The 38th Annual Alaska Tribal Court Conference returned to an in-person gathering for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic this year, with attendees from Alaska and beyond. This year’s theme was, “Traditional Values & Strong Tribes: Leading Our Justice System,” and immersed the audience in the noble purpose of Tribal Courts. Elders and Culture bearers led the conference in …
Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited to announce alongside Doyon, Alaska Communications Systems, and Alan Davidson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, a $50.6 million grant to deliver accessible, affordable broadband internet service to several Interior rural villages. The infrastructure is expected to take two seasons to reach full implementation, in addition to planning and environmental reviews. The …
On June 21st-24th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted a partner’s boat trip, visiting the villages of Ruby, Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag. TCC invited representatives from several different entities to experience rural Alaska, meet tribes and develop an understanding for priorities our region faces. “TCC has been hosting these boat trips for the last several years – which originally started with …
Spring is here! It’s time for parents and youth to start planting some healthy roots this spring. Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – Partnership for Success (PFS), The Indigenous Wellness Academy (IWA) and the Youth Wellness Warriors (YWW) would like to help families build new healthy traditions. Our programs would like to encourage families to participate in cultural traditions, consistent communication, …