Tribes can Nominate Rep. Haaland for Secretary of the Department of the Interior

If your tribe supports the nomination of Representative Deb Haaland to serve as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, please send in a letter of support. Letters of support can be sent to the following e-mails: Amber_Ebarb@murkowski.senate.gov Pierce_Wiegard@sullivan.senate.gov sam_fowler@energy.senate.gov (Manchin) john_tanner@energy.senate.gov (Barrasso)

Give Kids A Smile

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – which means it’s time for our annual American Dental Association’s ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event. The goal of this event is to bring awareness of children’s oral health, to increase prevention and education, and  provide dental care to children in communities around the country.  Due to the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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Native Leadership Continues to Monitor Missing Persons Cases

Fairbanks, Alaska − The missing person cases of Frank Minano, Debbie Nictune, Doren Sanford, Willis Derendoff and Steven Hjelm remain unresolved.  Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, and Doyon, Limited continue to monitor the cases and work with families and local law enforcement.   “We know families are still searching,” said PJ Simon, Jr. “They are still hurting.  We will …

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TCC Seeks Help On Missing Persons

Tanana Chiefs Conference is asking for your help in locating Frank Minano, Debbie Nictune, Doren Sanford, and Willis Derendoff. All have gone missing in the Fairbanks area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals please contact any of these agencies: Alaska State Troopers at 907-451-5100 Fairbanks Police Department at 907-450-6500 Darrel Hildebrand, TCC VPSO Coordinator at …

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Request for Proposals For CPJTB Restrooms Upgrade Floors 2, 3, 4, and 6

The Restroom Upgrades Project is comprised of two main design components; 1)replication of the 5th floor restroom upgrades in both architecture and interior design forthe community restrooms on floors 2, 3, and 4; and 2) a complete interior renovation of the 6th floor single user restroom on the west side of the building. The general scope of renovation work for …

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Join Our Pocket Pal Adventures

I’m Pocket Pal! Thanks for allowing me to tag along with you as a part of my holiday adventure! I miss being able to visit and I’ve been running out of things to do here, so please include me in your day to day activities. Let’s have some holiday fun if you have time. Take me with you on your adventures and be sure to document our time together. It would be awesome if you’d take pictures of me so I can look back on all the fun I’ve had while I was visiting. Use the ideas on the right, or plan other exciting explorations for us! Because I get around a lot and I’m liable to pop up anywhere. Because I plan to post the photos of our adventures on Social media I ask that you help me not violate anyone’s personal privacy by snapping a pic of me alone and describing the activity I’m doing.

I can only visit through the holidays so please submit all photos and or documentation of our adventures any time between now and Monday January 4th, 2021. If you don’t have a way to take and submit photos feel free to just email all about what we did. Please let me know if you don’t want me to tell people about our adventures and I’ll keep them to myself, otherwise you can find me posting the photos and talking all about it on the TCC FACEBOOK PAGE!

Please email me at: Ollincia.MartinBeard@tananachiefs.org.

TCC Now Has Limited Access to Rapid COVID-19 Testing

Due to a shortage and delayed shipment to Alaska, Tanana Chiefs Conference will have limited access to Rapid COVID-19 Tests starting Monday November 23, 2020. Please expect your COVID-19 test to take approximately 3-5 days to result. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Resolution 2020-10: Review Positions to Ensure the Proper Background Checks are Required by Law

WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is an Alaska Native tribal health and social services consortium established by the Interior Alaska tribes and tribal communities, to provide a unified voice in advancingsovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, The Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) is …

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Seasonal Depression: More Than Winter Blues

SEASONAL DEPRESSION As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, many people change their wardrobes and routines. But for people with seasonal affective disorder, the change of season is associated with a significant change in mood. This mood change can be overwhelming—causing them to experience a deep depression and a loss of interest in everyday activities. WHAT ARE THE …

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Youth Wellness Warriors

Here’s a great opportunity for youth in your community! SPF-PFS Prevention Through Wellness has teamed up with:Challenge Life“Preparing for the Future” TCC & Challenge Life will present both live streaming and videos to help each participant build a strong life foundation for their future through weekly fitness activities and much more! If you participate in each week’s activity you will …

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