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By Linden Stackiokas You might not think of being a health aide as the a family business, but it is for Jordyn James of Dot Lake. Her grandmother, Hazel, and her mother, Sera, were both health aides, so from her earliest years, Jordyn became familiar with the meanings of many medical terms. She also witnessed both the privileges and the …
February 2023 In February, Alaska Native Subsistence Users throughout the State walked out of the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) Meeting after the Board failed their statutory obligation to prioritize subsistence harvest by voting not to adopt Proposal 140. “The Board’s actions this week will not deter TCC or our Tribes from continuing to do everything we can to ensure …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I hope this letter finds you well and that you had a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. The holiday season is a special time that allows us to take a break, slow down, and appreciate the moments that truly matter in our lives. As we step …
Interior Alaska made a significant mark at the 3rd Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, hosted by the Biden administration, which emphasized the region’s commitment to advancing Tribal interests on the national stage. Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee contributed to the discussions by participating in a panel titled ‘Protecting Tribal Homelands in the Era of Climate Change.’ Her insights …
March 11th-14th, 2024 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous people, our history is marked by a deep-rooted sense of community, where our ancestors joined forces to champion for our lands, our rights …
2024 Resolutions Each year resolutions are submitted by either the TCC Executive Board, Subregional Boards, Regional Health Board, Denakkanaaga Elders Board, Member Tribes and Organizations, or Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council to direct and guide the organization. Resolutions are reviewed by the Resolutions Committee. The Resolutions Committee reviews all resolutions to ensure that they meet the Resolutions Rules. The Committee …
Elections 2024 There will be several important elections taking place during this year’s 2024 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. Elections will take place Thursday, March 14th at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. Open Positions Executive Board of Directors Officer Positions Secretary/Treasurer……………………………………3 year term (2024-2027)Currently Robert “Charlie” Wright, Rampart Subregional Positions Upper Kuskokwim Subregion ………………………… …
Continuous Staff Development In October, Head Start brought all of our employees to Fairbanks for an in-person training from the 13th to the 17th. We provided additional training on various skills related to social emotional growth and handling difficult behaviors. It was a very busy but fun week, and it’s always wonderful to see our village staff face-to-face. Celebrating the …
On October 27, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership, which included Chief/Chairman Brian Ridley, Vice-President Sharon Hildebrand, and Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Wright, traveled to Tanana to participate in the Annual Shareholders meeting alongside First Chief Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Second Chief Curtis Sommer, and the local community. The Native Village of Tanana recently achieved a successful negotiation with the Indian Health Services (IHS) for …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Annual Convention in New Orleans. This year’s Convention included several important elections including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Area Vice-Presidents and alternate Area Vice-Presidents. During the Alaska Caucus, Chief Brian Ridley was elected to serve as the Alaska Area Vice-President for NCAI alongside Tlingit & Haida …