The Reclaiming Our People Initiative is a major strategic area of focus for Tanana Chiefs Conference. As an organization, we are working to empower our people and our communities to address social issues affecting the region focusing on emotional, mental, and cultural well-being within the health continuum.
Subregions developing a Reclaiming Our People Action Plan, please contact Ashley Powe, Wellness and Prevention Director to schedule your Reclaiming Our People Subregional Community Session. In collaboration with Wellness and Prevention, Behavioral Health, and Tribal Development and Justice, Tanana Chiefs Conference will provide technical assistance to support your subregion in building community capacity to address substance misuse and treatment, prevention, coordinated crisis response, community intervention and safety, and overall wellness.
Ashley Powe: ashley.powe@tananachiefs.org
Reclaiming Our People – 2023-2027 Goals and Initiatives
GOAL 1: To Perpetuate Cultural Identity Within the Interior (As A Means To Prevention).
Initiative: Increase strategies to expand prevention programs, build infrastructure and provide services to encourage responsibility and early commitment to prevention and wellness.
GOAL 2: To Coordinate/Create Opportunities for Personal Healing And Community Wellness
Initiative: Promote self-determination as a means to preserving our traditional history and cultural values to empower our people.
GOAL 3: To Combat Public Health Barriers to Wellness In The Interior
Initiative: Empower tribes and communities to reduce public health barriers by expanding continued care and providing proactive resources that strengthen self-governance through self-determination.
GOAL 4: To Support Interior Tribes to Protect Their Communities
Initiative: Provide supportive services that promote community driven initiatives that are sustainable and promote resiliency through emotional, mental, and cultural wellbeing.
Our Services
Subregions developing a Reclaiming Our People Action Plan, please contact Ashley Powe, Wellness and Prevention Director to schedule your Reclaiming Our People Subregional Community Session. In collaboration with Wellness and Prevention, Behavioral Health, and Tribal Development and Justice, Tanana Chiefs Conference will provide technical assistance to support your subregion in building community capacity to address substance misuse and treatment, prevention, coordinated crisis response, community intervention and safety, and overall wellness.
Ashley Powe: ashley.powe@tananachiefs.org