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Keil Couch has developed a reputation for being accessible, excited by complex problems, eager to volunteer his assistance and has an eye for spotting opportunities to leverage technology to reduce the reporting burden on staff.He enjoys mentoring and sharing his knowledge of how to improve systems and doesn’t try to keep his knowledge and skills to himself.In 2022 when TCC …
On Thursday, March 16, the Tanana Chiefs Conference Full Board of Directors, consisting of 42 member Tribes throughout the region, elected Brian Ridley of Eagle as the Chief/Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference. He will serve in this role until March 2026. Chief Ridley had previously served as Chief/Chairman of the organization after being elected in March 2022 to serve the …
The water treatment operator is often an un-appreciated job, especially if the operator is doing well and there are no problems or reasons to complain about the drinking water. It is also an important job with the potential to affect the health of everyone in a community. Greg has been the operator of his community water plant for many years. …
The Utility Manager of a village drinking water system is not an easy job. It is often part of another job that includes book keeping or administration. With a good manager a drinking water utility struggles with finances, ordering and paying for parts and supplies, and compliance with State regulations. This past year Violet has been a key player in …
On December 3, 2022, A Fairbanks Jury convicted 2 people for defrauding a Nenana Elder of her home. In 2019 a TCC VPSO was contacted by the Nenana Elder Center who reported an elder signed papers she was not familiar with and she was confused as to why someone else now owned her home. The Nenana VPSO conducted an investigation …
Teri Vent is a Tribal member of Huslia and is tribally licensed through Huslia Tribe as well. Teri has held a Tribal license since 2018, always cooperating with TCC Tribal Licensing to ensure her home remains compliant. Teri is an amazing mother, she is devoted to caring for her 2 teenage children and her foster child. Above being a mother …
The awardee is a Tribal member of Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government. She is currently a foster parent licensed by the State and she has held a Tribal license in the past. She has held either a Tribal or State Foster Care license for over 20 years. The awardee has four adult daughters and she is raising three foster children …
The awardee is a Tribal member of Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government. She is currently a foster parent licensed by the State and she has held a Tribal license in the past. She has held either a Tribal or State Foster Care license for over 20 years. The awardee has four adult daughters and she is raising three foster children …
Martina Ekada has 33 years of service to Nulato. In the early 1990’s, when she started as a health aide, Interior Alaska did not have formal medevac services. After talking with the doctor, the health aide would prep the patient and jump on whatever plane would come and headed to town with them. There was no electronic health record on …
On Saturday, March 11th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosting a special Honorary Dinner where several awards were presented Keil Couch 2022 TCC Employee of the Year – FairbanksLearn More Here Martina Ekada 2022 TCC Employee of the Year – RuralLearn More Here Michelle Peter 2022 State Foster Parent of the Year – Fort YukonLearn More Here Teri Vent 2022 Tribal Foster …