Resolution 2019-09: In Honor of Extraordinary Leadership and Volunteerism of Tom Kriska

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 advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development and culture of the Interior Alaska Native; and WHEREAS,  Tom Kriska continuously serves the communities …

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Resolution SR 2019-03: Tribal Administrator Position for Tok/Tok Native Association

WHEREAS, Tok Native Association (TNA) is make up of tribal members of the Upper Tanana villages who reside within the boundaries of TNA; and WHEREAS, TNA assists members with applications, forms, letters, support, grant writing, and all other office duties; and WHEREAS, a new rural position will help fulfill the goal of Tanana Chiefs Conference to create more rural positions; …

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Resolution SR 2019-02: ICWA/Family Advocate Position for Tok Native Association

WHEREAS, Tok Native Association (TNA) is made up of tribal members of the Upper Tanana villages who reside within the boundaries of TNA; and WHEREAS, TNA requests help of their members from a ICWA / Family Advocate position in Tok; and WHEREAS, this position will help families and foster homes in Tok during emergencies and long term; and WHEREAS, a …

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Resolution SR 2019-01: Requesting the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources to Transfer Lot 1, Block 4, U.S. Survey No. 2760 A&B, Fort Yukon Townsite to the Youth Council for the Construction of a new Youth Building

WHEREAS, the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government, also known as Native Village of Fort Yukon, IRA, is the duly constituted Native American Tribe recognized by the Federal Government of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Council is the duly elected governing body of the Tribe, authorized to act by and on behalf of its members; and …

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Allakaket Culture Camp 2018

Allakaket’s Nogheelenh Culture and Wellness Camp was held July 19th – 21st a 30 mile boat ride down the Koyukuk River held at Andy Simon Sr.’s camp. There was over 100 participants ranging from 2 years old to Elders from the villages of Allakaket, Hughes, Fairbanks and Anchorage. Attendees participated in wellness activities such as: bullying, suicide prevention, healthy families, …

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Chalkyitsik Culture Camp 2018

The Dranjiik Gwich’in Culture and Wellness Camp was held July 9th – 13th a short boat ride away from Chalkyitsik at David Salmon Kids Camp, on the Black River. There was over 60 participants ranging from 4 years old to Elders from the villages of Chalkyitsik, Venetie, Ft. Yukon, Beaver, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau, and Homer. Attendees participated in wellness activities …

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Tetlin Culture Camp 2018

The camp was held at Last Tetlin, approximately an hour boat ride out of the village of Tetlin, at the base of the Alaska Range. The cultural focus of camp was on processing whitefish, and Teltin’s Traditional Values, Clan system, language, and the importance of singing/dancing and drumming. The kids learned about processing and drying whitefish.  The camp was granted …

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Venetie Culture Camp 2018

The camp was held at Van choovee’ (Big Lake) located two miles outside the village of Venetie. The cultural focus was on subsistence and the importance of ducks and geese to that area, with kids learning about hunting, cleaning, preparing, and cooking. Participants also took care of caribou and bear meat while at the camp. Wellness activities included tobacco, alcohol, …

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Village Specific Resolution: 2018-04 Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government Seeks to Have TCC’s Weatherization Program Funds Collaborate / Coordinate With Tribal Housing Funds

WHEREAS, the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (GZGTG) is a sovereign entity and federally recognized tribal government (formerly known as the Native Village of Fort Yukon); and WHEREAS, the GZGTG shall combine with the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Weatherization funding; and WHEREAS, our local tribal government is more knowledgeable of our community and its’ peoples need; and WHEREAS, the GZGTG is able to perform …

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Village Specific Resolution: 2018-03 Requesting Emergency Assistance to Assist with An Oil Spill that Occurred in the Birch Creek Community

WHEREAS, the Birch Creek Tribal Council is a federally recognized tribal governing body for the tribal members of the Native Village of Birch Creek; and WHEREAS, the Birch Creek Tribal Council owns and operates the Tribal Electric Utility and bulk fuel; and WHEREAS, there was an oil spill that occurred on September 24th at the village bulk fuel site as a result of …

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