Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 68

Welcome to TCC Weekly, where each week we bring you the latest news from Tanana Chiefs Conference.

Welcome to TCC Weekly. I'm Savannah Hamill, Administrative Assistant at Tanana Chiefs Conference. Here's a look at what's happening across the region. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day on behalf of all of us at TCC. Our administrative services are closed today in observance of the holiday.

You can find holiday hours for the patient shuttle and urgent care on our Facebook page. TCC's Fall Summit is coming up November 12th and 13th. We're bringing tribal leaders and participants together to connect, share knowledge, and discuss the opportunities and challenges affecting our tribes and communities. This year's summit will include main panel discussions along with breakout sessions designed to give participants a closer look at topics that matter across the TCC region. Those planning to attend a breakout session will need to register in advance and select their preferred sessions as part of the registration process.

More details are coming soon. Stay tuned to TCC's Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest fall summit updates as November approaches. TCC's Indigenous Healing Program hosted an Indigenous Healing Gathering earlier this month at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. Indigenous Healing Gatherings are a seasonal way to enter the change of weather and lifestyle refreshed, energized, and prepared. Join us at our next event in the spring and Stay tuned to the podcast for updates.

Another way you can prepare for winter is by having everyone in your household vaccinated. Talk to your provider or call 907-451-6682 to book an appointment today. Getting vaccinated protects your household and your community. Did you know that TCC's Tribal Resource Stewardship Division offers free virtual hunting and fishing advocacy trainings. These classes are broken out into river regions, and the next training will cover the Lower Yukon management structure overview.

This area includes Anvik, Grayling, Holy Cross, and Shagalook, but you don't need to live in the region to join the session and learn how you can help. The sessions will take place this Friday, October 16th, from 2 to 3 PM. The photo submission deadline for the 2027 TCC calendar is this Thursday, October 16th. This is your last call to send us your photos depicting what it's like living on our land. We can't wait to see Interior Alaska through your eyes.

With the primary election behind us, Alaskans will head to the polls again in a few weeks to vote in the general election. This includes races for governor and lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, and the Alaska State Legislature, along with measures that could help change state law. This year's general election ballot also includes Ballot Measure 2, which would repeal Alaska's open primary and ranked choice general election system. TCC's Executive Board approved a resolution in 2024 and again in 2026 supporting Alaskans' open primary and ranked choice voting system. TCC believes open primaries give voters more opportunities to support candidates who represent their priorities regardless of a political party.

While ranked choice voting encourages candidates to appeal to a broader range of Alaskans. For Interior Alaska Native communities, representation matters. Discussions made by elected officials can have significant impacts on issues including subsistence, public safety, infrastructure, healthcare, and the well-being of rural communities. We support a no on Ballot Measure 2. That's all for this week's TCC Weekly.

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